Burning During Sex

[MissCarmen]

Hello everyone. For a few months now I have been experiencing burning during penetration. I have been to the doctor and she gave me diflucan and she said my cervix was inflamed. This problem goes away and comes back. I recently had sex with my guy and the burning was so bad, I just felt raw inside. She had gave me an antibiotic to fight bacterial infections and diflucan. I have to go back for a follow up/physical but I don't know why I am going through this. Also, my period has been very irregular, my cycle has not been predictable in about 2 yrs and last year my period was on leave of absence for 3 months. I do not know what is going on with my body and I am in my mid 20s.

[Brandye]

Too many variables to deal with online. The burning during penetration cannot even be addressed without knowing what form of contraception you are using. If condoms, could be latex allergy; if spermicide could be allergic reaction; if nothing, could be semen allergy; if insufficient lube could be that you need some lubricant.The irregular period could have several causes including you are simply irregular. It is time to lay all this out for the doctor to address at one time and give her all the facts.

[MissCarmen]

I am not taking any contraception right now. My guy has been taking a lot of supplements lately and I wonder does that have anything to do with it. He has been taking all sorts of supplements for almost a year now.

[Brandye]

If you are allergic to some of the supplements, that could contribute. Semen is a blood product and whatever he is taking will have traces in his semen. Try having sex with non-latex condoms and see if that helps. He would also be better off without that stuff dumped into his system. If he does stop, it could take a fortnight for his system be cleared out before you can check reaction to bare sex.

[MissCarmen]

Originally Posted by Brandye

If you are allergic to some of the supplements, that could contribute. Semen is a blood product and whatever he is taking will have traces in his semen. Try having sex with non-latex condoms and see if that helps. He would also be better off without that stuff dumped into his system. If he does stop, it could take a fortnight for his system be cleared out before you can check reaction to bare sex.

ok thanks, he takes so many vitamins and stuff, I will try that. I also read that vigorous sex would cause that, do you know that to be true?

[EvilEvilKitten]

Miss Carmen - vigorous sex might if you're not lubricating or lubricated. Why no contraception? Are you trying to have children?

[MissCarmen]

Originally Posted by EvilEvilKitten

Miss Carmen - vigorous sex might if you're not lubricating or lubricated. Why no contraception? Are you trying to have children?

oh no i am not trying to have kids. just stopped using my pills a yr ago. we use withdrawal method.

[EvilEvilKitten]

Withdrawal? LOL Good luck with that, Mommy!

[hazel]

Withdraw is not birth control. It's kind of odd you mention his dietary supplements if you're not letting him ejaculate in you.

Here's what I'd do: Step 1)start using birth control immediately. Step 2) Address any lubrication issues you may not be aware of. Insist on using copious amounts of lube for the next few weeks and see if that helps. This may sound stupid but you may not be as physically aroused as you need to be. Stress or emotional problems in the relationship can add to this. Insist on lots of foreplay and in taking the action a little slower for now.

Do keep your doctor informed. If you don't feel like you're getting anywhere with this doc, visit another doc for a 2nd opinion. Some STDs or other diseases may cause discomfort during or shortly after sex. It's odd she isn't culturing to see exactly what is going on. Maybe the antibiotic/antifungals she has given you were just not the right ones.

Do be aware that intermittent periods may be a sign of hormone problems and/or PCOS. This can also affect vaginal lubrication. Going on The Pill is one way to help your body keep on cycle. Some doctors may do blood work to assess hormone function. Talk to your Gyn doctor.