Cuts on the Perineum

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Registered: 12-01-2003
Cuts on the Perineum
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Mon, 07-07-2008 - 2:10pm
I have just gotten over my first outbreak of HSV-1 a week ago. I only had sores by my anus and some cuts on my perineal area. It seemed to be all healed up and no more pain. My bf and I had sex finally and afterwards I felt a little pain on my perineal area and when I looked at it, I saw a small cut where I had it before, back again! Then this past week I had my period so we didn't have sex for another week, and the cut healed up. My period ended so my bf and I tried sex again....whatdaya know....again....small pain when we were finished and when I looked....that same small cut was back...like it keeps reopening in the same spot! I mean I was so long that it should have had enough time to heal, and keeps feeling and looking healed! Does anyone know whats up?? My docs office is closed so I can't call and it's so frustrating! Please let me know if you've experienced cuts on the perineum or have any idea on what's going on...thanks!
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Registered: 07-26-2006
Wed, 07-09-2008 - 8:47pm

Hi snakegoddess,

You might need to try aloe vera gel or a Vitamin E cream to help soften the area up and help it heal. Vitamin E capsules are also good. If the skin is dry, it will split more easily, and won't heal as fast.

Although the cuts may look healed on the outside, they are probably not healing as fast inside.

If you are taking hormonal birth control, it could very well be causing just enough dryness for things to not heal properly down there.

I also suggest good use of lubricant to cut down on any friction.