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Witch hazel

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sandra01720
sandra01720

I bought some distilled witch hazel (topical astringent) with some alcohol in it. Is that the right product? I really want to get on top of my sore swollen clit. Sigh

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  • judy02533
    judy02533 sandra01720

    Posted

    I tried it just last week because I read that some ladies use it with good results.  Immediately, I had a terrible reaction .  I looked as if I had been burned in all areas I had applied it. But I don't know what to recommmend since I am still trying to figure all this info. out myself.  Post what you use when you find something.  

    Best of Luck.

     

    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 judy02533

      Posted

      thanks for that. I think I bettr b careful. So much irritation already.
  • margaret289
    margaret289 sandra01720

    Posted

    Witch Hazel is an astringent and I think it would be very sore indeed - especially if applied neat. A small amount diluted with water would probably be OK and then you could gradually increase the concentration until you get to a point where it calms things without stinging.  I have never used this myself and would be most wary however.  I prefer bicarbonate of soda washes after every visit to the loo.  I dry myself meticulously afterwards even using a hairdrier if at home and apply Dermovate (Clobestasol in the US) if things are flaring, or conconut oil/fatty ointment if I just need to keep things moist.  This improves things and keeps it under control.

     

    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 margaret289

      Posted

      Thank you. Appreciate all the advice so much. After sex last night it definitely got worsesad
    • renee77108
      renee77108 margaret289

      Posted

      Witch hazel...100% usually does not sting...it is just soothing. Some hospitals use it on pads for stitiches after giving birth.  If it has alcohol in it...then it will definitely sting.
    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 margaret289

      Posted

      Your kind understanding meant so much. It has been painful to have this new diagnosis. My husband was sad that our sex had hurt me. I didn't know I would suffer like this for it. This forum has been so helpful.
    • renee77108
      renee77108 margaret289

      Posted

      Most of what you find in the stores does have alcohol in it.  It is more difficult to find it without...but you can find it in some health food stores and also over the internet.  They add the alcohol to extend the shelf life.  Without the alcohol it has about a 1 year shelf life...which is plenty long enough if you are using it on a regular basis.
    • renee77108
      renee77108 sandra01720

      Posted

      No worry...most of us here have suffered this disappointment in our sex life. Research the Mona Lisa Touch...there is a forum on here that is discussing this procedure and several women in the first stages of the treatment that are sharing their experience with it. It is supposed to be helpful with LS in restoring your ability to have comfortable sexual relations again.
    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 renee77108

      Posted

      Thanks for the advice and encouragement. Wonder if the Mona lisa touch is in Canada?
    • renee77108
      renee77108 sandra01720

      Posted

      It's been around for a few years...so hopefully so.  It's only recently been reecognised to help LS sufferers.  It's a laser treatment that restores the vagina. Supposedly very little discomfort in the procedure which is 3 treatments about 6 weeks apart.  Research it and read up on it.  Might be for you.
    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 renee77108

      Posted

      That looks interesting. From what I could tell it's not in Canada. i don't have vaginal pain in vagina thankfully. This was clitoral discomfort I was experiencing. (Still not completely resolved but I think it's improving) Thanks for mentioning it. It looks hopeful and nice to know they are working on methods of relief for LS sufferers. This is such a great place to get support!
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