sex during period = ouch!

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Registered: 08-29-2004
sex during period = ouch!
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Wed, 12-15-2004 - 5:07am

whenever i have had sex while i'm on my period, i find that the semen burns like crazy inside my vagina. it never hurts at all until he ejaculates, and then the burning feeling sets in as soon as the semen contacts me. it usually subsides after 15 minutes or so.

once my period is finished, there's no longer a problem. no burning during intercourse, before or after he ejaculates.

but the next month when i'm on my period again, i get the burning again.

so, the obvious solution is for him to use a condom during my period. i'm just curious, though, if anyone else experiences this or has any idea why it happens. it's really odd!

(btw, i am on the pill. don't know if that might have something to do with it...)

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 12-15-2004 - 11:12am

Hi Mossdonna, welcome!

There have been reports that hormonal contraceptives may make vaginal tissues and cervix more susceptible to irritation. I hadn't heard of a connection with being on ones period but it would seem logical as the cervix dilates to allow passage of your flow. Having a borderline allergic reaction to your partner’s sperm is a remote possibility as well. For more on sperm allergy: http://www.ivillagehealth.com/experts/womens/qas/0,,274664_127812,00.html
You might want to talk with your doctor about your situation and see what s/he says.

Good luck,

      Jill