Irritation after sex due to chafing
Did you know that post-intercourse irritation is often actually caused by pubic hair brushing against delicate genital skin? The rubbing of hair against the fine skin and mucous membranes of the vaginal areas during sexual intercourse causes small abrasions. The best way to prevent this rubbing is by removing the offending hair. Keep in mind that waxing will not be effective unless your partner does the same. After all, their pubic hair can cause at least as much irritation as yours. And being a man, his hair is likely to be thicker and stronger than yours. The hair that will need to be removed is that immediately around the vagina and penis, including loose hairs that grow on the inside of the labia and on the shaft of the penis.
Vaginal hair removal options
There are many hair removal options available, including laser hair removal, waxing, and shaving. Waxing can help decrease the abrasion caused by pubic hair during sexual intercourse, which causes pain and irritation of the vaginal tissue.
Irritation after sex due to infection
Sometimes we have an overgrowth of fungal or bacterial microbes in our vagina without really noticing any symptoms. We may just notice the irritation and discomfort after sex and wonder what the problem is.
On closer inspection, we may discover a white, curd-like or “cottage cheese” discharge that is indicative of Candida Albicans overgrowth (yeast infection).
We may notice a yellowish and smelly discharge that is indicative of an overgrowth of bacteria.
If you notice any unusual vaginal discharge after unprotected sex, you may have contracted a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
See your doctor if you think you may have an infection. Yeast infections, bacterial infections, and most STIs can be treated by your doctor, but they must first be properly diagnosed.
Irritation after sex due to latex allergy
If you notice irritation after having sex where a condom was used, you may be experiencing a reaction to latex (the most common material condoms are made of) or the lubricant in a condom. You may want to try a different brand of condom next time, or find one that is made of polyurethane instead of latex.
Irritation after sex due to vaginal dryness
Many women experience pain and irritation after sex due to insufficient vaginal lubrication.
Sometimes a lack of vaginal lubrication is due to the woman not being fully aroused before having sex. It can be helpful to extend the amount of time spent on foreplay.
Menopausal and postmenopausal women are particularly vulnerable to vaginal dryness because vaginal secretions decrease when stogen levels decrease, as occurs in this particular phase of a woman’s life.
Sex Lubricants
There are many products that have been specifically designed to provide sexual lubrication. These products are generally colorless and mimic the consistency of a woman’s natural lubrication. Sex lubricants can be purchased at drug stores and pharmacies, supermarkets, sex shops, and online.
Irritation after sex due to emotional barriers
Some women think that sex is bad or dirty. Sex-related emotional problems make it very difficult for a woman to enjoy sex and be relaxed during sex. If you are not relaxed during sex, your vagina is likely dry and difficult to penetrate. This can lead to vaginal abrasion and discomfort after intercourse.
Sex Therapy
Women who do not enjoy sex due to social or cultural conditioning or a previous harmful sexual experience should consider consulting a qualified sex therapist. Sex therapists can advise or suggest cognitive techniques to help overcome barriers to sexual enjoyment.
Soothe vaginal irritation
Irritated vaginal tissue can be very painful and even itchy. Aside from the comfort factor, healing and soothing irritated vaginal tissue is important because raw, irritated vaginal tissue provides the perfect environment for pathogenic (disease-causing) microbes to grow.
A cream to relieve vaginal irritation
A new product that has been specially developed to soothe and heal irritated vaginal tissue, “LadySoothe” is 99% natural and contains tea tree oil, a natural antibacterial and antifungal agent. The inclusion of tea tree oil in the formulation helps to disinfect the vagina and lips, helping to prevent opportunistic infections from occurring in raw and irritated areas. LadySoothe is safe to use both inside and outside the vagina to relieve symptoms of vaginal irritation: itching, pain, and discomfort. LadySoothe has been created for women by women especially for this embarrassing problem of women.
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