I have never been on birth control, yet the problem is getting worse.
i had the same problem, well actually still have it now. the doctors told me i had a yeast infection and gave me a pill to take and said to not have sex til it was better(4-5 days after treated)
If your boy friend does mechanic work or gets his hands similarily soiled, there may be irritant chemicals left on his hands even if he washes them (which is often with a solvent anyway)
I'm having quite a similar problem. Whenever I have sex, ONLY during intercourse (so no problems with fingers) does an intense burning start. It really hurts, and I can only compare it to an extreme rug burn. I don't understand it and I don't know what to do. I've been sexually active for 4 years, and while I've had multiple partners, I'm positive none of them have any STDs, myself included. I don't think its a yeast infection, because it doesn't sting or burn when I go to the bathroom (unless I go right after sex, which let me tell you is a horrible idea). It only started recently, in the last month or so I'd say. I did just get on birth control (the NuvaRing) recently, so I'm thinking that may be a possible cause, but I just don't know. I don't have the money to see a doctor, but I want to stop this before it gets worse. Does anyone have any idea whats going on?
i've been with my boyfriend for about a year and a half now and it started about 9 months ago i believe. i was on birth control about two months after we started dating and stopped about 5 to six months later because of symptoms(like cramps) worsening. it was probably a little while after that when it started burning. it's not outside burning but inside like acid burning or something. i figured i might be allergic to condoms or lubricant because it was horrific with one on... but it hurt ALOT without one on also(but not AS bad). my boyfriend has been my only sexual partner and vise versa. i've been tested for STD's and have had other tests and they have come back negative. I can't find anyone to help me so if you have ANY information please let me know. I would be completely grateful.
I, too have recently started having the same problem. I am a healthy 19 years old and have been in a monogamous relationship for two years. I have been tested for STD's and im clean. I do however, get UTI's about every other month. This burning is just on the outside of the vagina, and started happening about 5 months ago. It gets so frustrating for both me and my finance when all we want to do is have sex, but end up stopping 5 min into it because the burning is so bad. I've settled for giving him blow jobs, which still keeps our sex life above water, but a girl can only take so much of that! I REALLY would like to find an answer, & i'm glad im not alone in my struggle.
Me and my girlfriend (im a guy) are experiencing the same symptoms except it's not only her vagina that burns or itches but also my penis during sex. I have done rigorous research online and It all points to either a yeast infection or some common nerve disorder. I have had symptoms like this once before, but they quickly ceased and did not affect her. Also, after the first or so time we experienced these symptoms, I noticed tiny red spots on the head of my penis. The burning pain is very dull for me but opposite for her. Ive noticed that her vagina is a little red just inside her vagina. Im going to continue to search for an answer but so far it doesnt seem to be std related.
hey i experienced the same things. i feel so bad for my boyfriend i saw the disappointment in his face. well we broke up... it only happens during sex after like 15-25mins sometimes 30mins. and then i always pee after and of course it burns. i dont have any stds or anything for i always do a pap-smear. i literally have sworn off sex and men to avoid this. im only 21 yrs old but ill survive.
This is a type of vaginal infection. I was taking medicines for the same thing. Now i am fine. You should also consult your doctor about this. As it can create further problems for you.
Might just be a coincidence, but I have also noticed that my burning problem also started after I took birth control. For the past few months, sex hasn't been very pleasurable for me. In fact, it hurts now. Especially when my husband ejaculates, it really burns. At first I thought maybe it was because I was allergic to the proteins in his semen (I have read that this could happen), but now it seems to burn all the time, even at the beginning of sex. Then I thought maybe I was allergic to latex condoms or something in lubricants, but even without these things, it still burns.
I've been taking Loestrin Fe 24 for the past few months and I think this could be a factor. Also, I use cornstarch baby powder in my "area" daily to keep myself dry. Could these two things be somehow irritating my tissue or something, making it burning? Not sure. My husband thinks it's all in my head, but if I could feel the burning that I feel during sex, I think he would change his mind.
Someone mentioned "Vulvodynia" and Gabapentin tablets on the first page--I didn't even know that existed. Thanks for that, I will definitely look into that. :)
I've been taking Loestrin Fe 24 for the past few months and I think this could be a factor. Also, I use cornstarch baby powder in my "area" daily to keep myself dry. Could these two things be somehow irritating my tissue or something, making it burning? Not sure. My husband thinks it's all in my head, but if I could feel the burning that I feel during sex, I think he would change his mind.
Someone mentioned "Vulvodynia" and Gabapentin tablets on the first page--I didn't even know that existed. Thanks for that, I will definitely look into that. :)
I have been with my partner for 8 years and some odd months now, neither of us have ever had any other partners before each other and while we were with each other. We have had frequent sex throughout our relationship but as of about a month ago it started to burn during sex and after. The first time I noticed it I thought that maybe it was just a small cut or tear or it was a little bit too rough and it would go away but like I said.. it has been a month now and sex isn't as frequent anymore now that it hurts. It feels like it hurts and is burning and stinging on the outside and the inside. It's just way too painful to continue intercourse. I have been on the pill for many years now and haven't recently made any changes to that so I am ruling that out. I am going to make an appointment on Monday to see my doctor to see if she can find anything or give me something that might take away that pain. If she can tell me anything I will surely let you guys know!
Hey guys, I posted on the bottom of page 4 and I wanted to let you know that I went to my OB/GYN and aksed her how to fix this. I mentioned both Volvodynia and also the fact that it seems a lot of people have this problem while on birth control, including me. The latter sparked her attention and she said that basically, birth control dries you up down there because you don't produce as much estrogen, which is why it hurts/burns during sex. She gave me Premarin estrogen cream to try and she said she is pretty certain it will help. I put my first application in last night and this morning, I already feel much less "dry," if you will. I'm glad I went to see the doc.
i went to the doctor today and they also prescribed me premarin. i hope to god it works.
i am currently taking the depo provera shot, which made me low on estrogen, thats why they gave me the cream.
i'm thinking about going off the shot now...
i am currently taking the depo provera shot, which made me low on estrogen, thats why they gave me the cream.
i'm thinking about going off the shot now...
So, I had a lot of the same symptoms you are describing. Instense burning during sex, dryness, tenderness, no pain when peeing, no apparent lesions or cuts, free of STDs...
I didn't get any kind of discharge or "yeasty" smell, but something told me I had some kind of infection, whether yeast (thrush is the kind with the burning) or bacterial vaginosis. Both are types of infections that would cause an imbalance of the natural PH in your vagina. Oftentimes your vag becomes more acidic...which is what causes the burning. And for those of you who said your bf's/husbands feel the burning as well, this would be why...your vagina becomes more acidy.
Personally, I was mostly affected around the vulva.
Anyway, before I went to the doctor and got some kind of expensive or ridiculous pill/suppository/cream that would probably just cause you a worse infection in the future by forcing a kind immunity, I decided to do a good old fashioned kind of treatment: yogurt.
You see, this vaginal imbalance results from the rapid reproduction of bacteria that the vagina has naturally. Yogurt eats that bacteria, and restores your vagina's natural PH levels.
Now, I had my bf wrap a lubricated condom around two fingers (well trimmed fingernails important, as well as the lubricated condom since we're all tender down there at the moment) and cover them with natural, unsweetened yogurt (the bad bacteria would feast on the sugar), and then insert his fingers into my vagina and rub the stuff around as deep as possible, then work his way outward toward my vulva and outer lips. And then repeat the process for as much as yogurt would fit in there.
NATURAL, UNSWEETENED YOGURT! No strawberry flavored, or any other flavored/sweetened kinds...he inserted like half of one of those little cups. I put on some baggy, terrie cloth shorts to sleep...I had him put the yogurt in overnight so I could sleep with it inside of me. I tried to keep still in the middle of the night to avoid too much of it slipping out (although obviously some did. I recommend putting two towels underneath you during the process).
Anyway, the next day my bf and I tried sex out to see if it worked, and VOILA! I was almost back to normal! Little to no burning at all...another treatment of yogurt tonight, and I'll probably be good as new.
I also recommend eating a lot of yogurt as well...there are even some pills available that have the same good bacteria yogurt has you can take. Also, try not to eat bread or beer...or anything yeasty like that.
Well, I hope this information helps you as it certainly helped me! I found it a better alternative to expensive medicines that are so strong they could cause worse cases of thrush/bacterial vaginosis in the future by causing immunities to develop. Natural remedies are just as powerful, more sensitive, and a lot less expensive!
I didn't get any kind of discharge or "yeasty" smell, but something told me I had some kind of infection, whether yeast (thrush is the kind with the burning) or bacterial vaginosis. Both are types of infections that would cause an imbalance of the natural PH in your vagina. Oftentimes your vag becomes more acidic...which is what causes the burning. And for those of you who said your bf's/husbands feel the burning as well, this would be why...your vagina becomes more acidy.
Personally, I was mostly affected around the vulva.
Anyway, before I went to the doctor and got some kind of expensive or ridiculous pill/suppository/cream that would probably just cause you a worse infection in the future by forcing a kind immunity, I decided to do a good old fashioned kind of treatment: yogurt.
You see, this vaginal imbalance results from the rapid reproduction of bacteria that the vagina has naturally. Yogurt eats that bacteria, and restores your vagina's natural PH levels.
Now, I had my bf wrap a lubricated condom around two fingers (well trimmed fingernails important, as well as the lubricated condom since we're all tender down there at the moment) and cover them with natural, unsweetened yogurt (the bad bacteria would feast on the sugar), and then insert his fingers into my vagina and rub the stuff around as deep as possible, then work his way outward toward my vulva and outer lips. And then repeat the process for as much as yogurt would fit in there.
NATURAL, UNSWEETENED YOGURT! No strawberry flavored, or any other flavored/sweetened kinds...he inserted like half of one of those little cups. I put on some baggy, terrie cloth shorts to sleep...I had him put the yogurt in overnight so I could sleep with it inside of me. I tried to keep still in the middle of the night to avoid too much of it slipping out (although obviously some did. I recommend putting two towels underneath you during the process).
Anyway, the next day my bf and I tried sex out to see if it worked, and VOILA! I was almost back to normal! Little to no burning at all...another treatment of yogurt tonight, and I'll probably be good as new.
I also recommend eating a lot of yogurt as well...there are even some pills available that have the same good bacteria yogurt has you can take. Also, try not to eat bread or beer...or anything yeasty like that.
Well, I hope this information helps you as it certainly helped me! I found it a better alternative to expensive medicines that are so strong they could cause worse cases of thrush/bacterial vaginosis in the future by causing immunities to develop. Natural remedies are just as powerful, more sensitive, and a lot less expensive!
Yes, I had and have the exact same experience. I've had vulvodynia for 5-6 years and the symptoms began maybe 6 months or so after beginning Yasmin. It was very traumatic and I went through so many tests and everything always came back negative for STDs, yeast and bacterial infections. I, also, have only been with my husband.
It wasn't until I briefly stopped taking Yasmin that I wondered if it was my BC that was causing me all these problems. I underwent pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation at the same time that i briefly stopped taking the pill. As soon as I started taking Yasmin again to make sure my skin was clear for my wedding!, my symptoms returned.
It's amazing to see that others have had a similar experience. I've talked with many vulvodynia 'experts' and they all agree that there isn't enough evidence that birth control has any effects on vulvodynia. I think they're wrong when it comes to Yasmin.
Great for your skin! But horrible for your sex life.
It wasn't until I briefly stopped taking Yasmin that I wondered if it was my BC that was causing me all these problems. I underwent pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation at the same time that i briefly stopped taking the pill. As soon as I started taking Yasmin again to make sure my skin was clear for my wedding!, my symptoms returned.
It's amazing to see that others have had a similar experience. I've talked with many vulvodynia 'experts' and they all agree that there isn't enough evidence that birth control has any effects on vulvodynia. I think they're wrong when it comes to Yasmin.
Great for your skin! But horrible for your sex life.