pain after sex

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Registered: 06-05-2005
pain after sex
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Sun, 06-05-2005 - 11:55pm
Fairly often, after sex with my boyfriend, the top and the bottom of my vaginal opening are kinda tender and almost bruised feeling, I've never had this before in any other sexual relationship. It doesn't burn or itch, and looks normal. I'v been to the gyno lately and all is clear. Could it possibly be bruised? Does anyone else get this?
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Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: crazy_jenn
Mon, 06-06-2005 - 12:56am

Hi Jenn, welcome!

Is he larger than usual or are you using different positions that might put more stress on the top or bottom of your vaginal opening? Was he in a textured condom and were you well lubed, with an intimate lube if necessary? Sometimes if your partner is in a condom there isn't enough natural lube which can make you sore. Often being dry can lead to tears and burning but it’s possible that you didn't quite get to that point. If you weren't using an intimate lube you might want to try Astroglide, Slippery Stuff or K-Y Liquid and plenty of it which might improve your comfort considerably. Thanks for posting. Let us know how you're doing.

Good luck,

      Jill

    

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Registered: 01-29-2005
In reply to: crazy_jenn
Fri, 06-10-2005 - 5:21pm
i totally get that too, but i can't help you b/c i have no idea why it happens. the sex is not rough and everything else is normal, but the pain still comes. if you find anything out, let me know and i'll do the same. just wanted to let you know you're not the only one. good luck!