Swollen Inner Lips after sex

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Registered: 09-28-2004
Swollen Inner Lips after sex
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Sat, 10-15-2005 - 7:59am

After having sex last night, I realized that my lips inside were swollen. It is not painful at all but I am worried as to wht it could be. The swelling has since gone down a bit but I'm still worried. Could it be the brand of condom he used? Maybe an allergic reaction? Has this every happened to any of you??

Help!!!

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Registered: 07-22-2004
Sat, 10-15-2005 - 8:33am

I remember topic about this from a couple that posted on one of the male message boards some time ago...it was kind of intriguing cause I've never heard of it until that point.

Same as you, she indicated no pain or itching or anything uncomfortable, simply a fuller or swollen feeling in the minora. Hers lasted maybe only 30 mins. each time and everything was back to normal. She posted to find out if anyone heard or experienced it, but she was apparently the only one.

She later found out that it was more likely to be caused by an allergic reaction to a certain lubricant that was being used. Perhaps your case may be similar?, or even that brand of condom you were referring to? Also, there are reports out there suggesting that higher than normal friction or intercourse intensity itself may cause this as well.

My best guess, by what I remember reading only, is was something during that intercourse session that aggravated that area just enough to cause some temporary swelling, even if no other symptoms accompany it.

If your partner was using a different brand of condom before, then I'd start there and investigate that possibility in whatever manner you're comfortable with. A different brand of lube, a different sex position, the possibility of being dryer than normal...double check with you doc/gyno and investigate on your own. Its such a sensitive area that any of these could be the culprit.

A reader out there may learn from your experience, so hope you'll report any success you have in resolving this. I'm counting on the others here to weigh in as well.

 

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Registered: 04-23-2004
Sat, 10-15-2005 - 9:18am

Do you mean swelling beyond your normal amount of swelling due to sexual arousal?


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Registered: 09-28-2004
Sat, 10-15-2005 - 4:16pm
I know that particular area does swell but this swelling did not seem normal. It seemed a bit bigger than usual.