Vagina Burns After Sex

Published: October 10, 2017
Dear TeenHealthFX,
Dear TeenHealthFx, I just had sex after 7 months with my boyfriend and of course we use a condom, but idk why my vagina burns while I pee. Is it normal?? Is it because of the condom, if it is what can i do for it to stop burning. Sincerely Vagina burns after sex
Signed: Vagina Burns After Sex

Dear Vagina Burns After Sex,

Your symptoms could be due to irritation related to friction during sexual intercourse, so when urine flows through the area, it causes the burning sensation. If this is the case, it will get better on its own in a few days. 

For symptom relief, applying warm water to the area can be helpful, especially while urinating so that it dilutes the acidity of the urine while it flows through the genitalia. If your symptoms do not resolve in 3-4 days, OR any other symptoms like abnormal vaginal discharge or bleeding after sex appear, please make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.

Once sexually active, a gynecology appointment once a year is advised regardless of symptoms, so if this has not been done yet, this would be a good time to consult with a doctor for a detailed examination as well. TeenHealthFX would also recommend you to speak to the doctor about safer sex precautions for the future. Doctors generally recommend that teens and young adults who choose to be sexually active use condoms each and every time they have sex to protect against unwanted pregnancies and the transmission of STDs, as well as a back-up method of birth control such as the pill or birth control shot. Your doctor can make the best recommendations for you and discuss with you how to use properly use birth control to maximize its effectiveness.

If you don't have a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, you can call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at 973-971-5199 for an appointment with an adolescent medicine specialist or contact your local teen health center or Planned Parenthood. A Planned Parenthood health center is a good option if you have concerns about cost or confidentiality issues. You can also contact your insurance company for a list of in-network providers.

FX also suggests that you check out the links in our Resource of the Month: Planned Parenthood Resources on Safer Sex so that you can learn about sexual readiness, how pregnancy happens, pregnancy tests, emergency contraception, birth control, STDs and more. The more educated you are about these topics, the more likely you will make healthy decisions for yourself when it comes to your sexual health.

Signed: TeenHealthFX

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