what is going on?

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-22-2005
what is going on?
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Sat, 01-22-2005 - 5:47pm
I can't take it anymore!!!
i just don't get the female body. I obviously have a dry vagina, i don't know what the medical term is for it, and it just makes me go crazy. all day i'm itching when i can and by the end of the day i'm full of cuts and scrapes.
I always have to pee, but only a touch comes out each time, and it stings! i did a check, no urinary anything.
when i have sex, if i do, i just bleed all the time, because after about half a minute, i'm all dry again.
i'm so frustrated and can't take it anymore...
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 01-22-2005 - 7:30pm

gal_nina, welcome!

Are you on hormonal contraceptives? For some women, depending on their body chemistry, there are combinations of hormones which can really dry them out making them very uncomfortable. Perhaps that’s one thing that is happening. If you are on hormones you might want to ask your doctor about a pill switch.

Are you are using plenty of intimate lube such as Astroglide or K-Y Liquid during foreplay and intercourse? If you aren't then give a lube a try and be sure to use plenty of it. A lubricant should be water based if you are using a latex barrier for birth control or STD protection as oil base lubes such as Vaseline will deteriorate latex condoms, diaphragms and cervical caps very quickly.

The feeling of needing to urinate with very little coming out and burning are classic symptoms of a urinary tract infection. I think if I were you I'd see my doctor to have and be tested to see exactly what is going on and get a soothing cream to use on your vulval/vaginal tears. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill