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I am a female in my twenties. Skin around my clitoris and my vagina peels off quickly after sexual contact. I seem to get swollen and sex becomes painful and I try to avoid it as much as possilbe. I am married and this is not an ideal situation.
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Answer:
by Annette Owens: (05/17/2004)
I think it is very likely that the oil you started using a month ago may be causing the skin irritation. Since the genital tissues are very sensitive and easily irritated, it is generally recommended that you stay away from scented oils and lotions for lubrication purposes. Also, lotions and creams get absorbed very fast, and therefore do not make effective lubricants. In general, the water-based lubricants are safest, because they are specially formulated to be taste-free, non-irritating to genital tissue, and they will easily wash out. You can buy Astroglide or K-Y Jelly over the counter at any pharmacy. But there are also other kinds available, and you can check out the on-line store Good Vibrations at www.goodvibes.com. They carry several kinds of lubrication (sticky, non-sticky, slick, etc.). You can even get a “Lube Sampler” which may be a good idea. Their telephone number is 1-800-289-8423 and by request, you can receive a discrete package in the mail.
I suggest not using the oil anymore, or at least until you have ruled out that it could be causing the irritation.
You mentioned that you have orgasmic disorder, low sex drive, and lack of sexual desire and you were wondering whether if someone is emotionally upset about something that has been said, it is possible that the mind is creating a skin problem so one won't have to be sexual? To answer this question, I do not think that your mind can create such a strong physical reaction in your body. But it sounds to me as if you could benefit from talking to a sex therapist or counselor about your desire concerns. You can find professional help through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists at www.aasect.org.
Sincerely,
Annette Owens, MD PhD
Reviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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