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Suggest Remedy For Raw Feeling In The Labia Minora
My labia minora feels extremely raw. Has felt raw for more than 5 days. It only hurts when physically touched (ie when wiping after using the restroom). It does not hurt to use the restroom, aside from when wiping. I am in a monogamous relationship. We last had sex 7 days ago. I use a hypoallergenic soap down there and shower daily. What could be causing this and what would be the cheapest solution (I do not have insurance)?
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
hello there,
Stay off the hypoallergenic soap for the time being. The labia are relatively self cleansing and sometimes soaps however mild may lead to them being overtly sensitive. You can also take a break from having sex for another 3-4 days. The last time you had sex the vaginal mucosa would have been eroded and this would have made it tender. Also during bleeding switch from tampons to pads and that will also prevent the area from being raw.
Hope this helps,
Please feel free to address any further queries to me,
Stay off the hypoallergenic soap for the time being. The labia are relatively self cleansing and sometimes soaps however mild may lead to them being overtly sensitive. You can also take a break from having sex for another 3-4 days. The last time you had sex the vaginal mucosa would have been eroded and this would have made it tender. Also during bleeding switch from tampons to pads and that will also prevent the area from being raw.
Hope this helps,
Please feel free to address any further queries to me,
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