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Q: pain and cramps - swollen vagina

asked by: PixieKat on November 26th, 2007

Experienced User

So sat, my bf and i were having intercourse and we were using a new brand of condom. This one dryed me out reallly bad, to the point where it hurt, so we switched to a new condom and it was better. When i woke up yesterday i was having cramps (the birth control im on doesnt give me a period, so i havnt had cramps since before i was on it) so thats alittle strange and when i went into the bathroom i notied my vagina is really swollen, to the point where if i wanted to put my finger in i couldnt. Im still having the cramps and not sure why.. I know its probably from not enough lube.. Anyone ever had this happen, or have any sugestions?

Replies(7)

PenguinsRus

replied on November 26th, 2007

Supporter

Was he going harder/faster than usual? He could have poked you in the wrong spot, thus giving you cramps. Being swollen is most likely due to the lack of lubrication.

PixieKat

replied on November 26th, 2007

Experienced User

hmmm he was going alittle harder than normal.. or maybe its because we were going way longer than normal

PenguinsRus

replied on November 26th, 2007

Supporter

That may be a good reason, too. If you aren't used to having him inside of you for that long, it might have caused it. This is a stupid analogy, but imagine hitting your arm on something. The more times it is hit/harder it is hit/longer amount of time it is hit, the worse of a bruise you get. Not that you are bruised, but same concept. I think lube would definitely help though, or switching back to the condoms that worked for you before. Without tons of friction it would probably be a lot less harsh on your body.

PixieKat

replied on November 26th, 2007

Experienced User

ya thanks for you help!

PixieKat

replied on December 10th, 2007

Experienced User

What Do You Think?

So its been 2 weeks, and im not swollen anymore, im still having the cramps, its not as bad as it was though, and it will start hurting more if i push even alittle on, i dont remember what to call it, below your belly button, but not quite to your pubic area. Im not sure if i should go to the dr, or if i should just wait..

Rosie H

replied on December 10th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

I think you should go get checked out just to be careful. If the pain lasts this long then you could have an infection. 2 Weeks is a long time. I am glad to hear that the swelling went down, I know how annoying and uncomfortable that is.

Maybe you had an allergic reaction to the condom, plus friction and no lube.

PixieKat

replied on December 10th, 2007

Experienced User

Thanks!

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