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Why do I have a swollen labia minora?
Sorry if this is really personal I just need an answer.
I just went to the movies with my boyfriend and after the movie I went to the bathroom and everything was fine. I am almost 17 and before taking me home we stopped and he fingered me. It was a bit rough but before I went home I noticed that I was very uncomfortable down there. When I got home I had a look and my labia minora had swollen and become very thick and sore. I was wearing a g string though. Has swollen from wearing tight underwear and rough contact? It has only just happened because when I went to the bathroom 10 minutes before we stopped it was fine. Is there a problem?
I just went to the movies with my boyfriend and after the movie I went to the bathroom and everything was fine. I am almost 17 and before taking me home we stopped and he fingered me. It was a bit rough but before I went home I noticed that I was very uncomfortable down there. When I got home I had a look and my labia minora had swollen and become very thick and sore. I was wearing a g string though. Has swollen from wearing tight underwear and rough contact? It has only just happened because when I went to the bathroom 10 minutes before we stopped it was fine. Is there a problem?
Hi,
These things can happen from time to time, and usually aren't serious. The swelling and soreness could be due to either lack of lubrication during rough fingering (a.k.a. dryness),and possibly due to added friction from the G-string. Next time, make sure to tell your boyfriend to keep his nails clipped, clean and smooth; you might also consider using a water based lubricant before foreplay to help ease any dryness. For now, keep your vulva clean by gently washing w/ water only, and wear loose fitting cotton underwear or shorts. You can also apply an ice pack (wrapped in a washcloth), to your labia to help reduce the swelling and any pain. If you don't notice any improvement in the next few days, have it checked out by a doctor.
Good Luck
These things can happen from time to time, and usually aren't serious. The swelling and soreness could be due to either lack of lubrication during rough fingering (a.k.a. dryness),and possibly due to added friction from the G-string. Next time, make sure to tell your boyfriend to keep his nails clipped, clean and smooth; you might also consider using a water based lubricant before foreplay to help ease any dryness. For now, keep your vulva clean by gently washing w/ water only, and wear loose fitting cotton underwear or shorts. You can also apply an ice pack (wrapped in a washcloth), to your labia to help reduce the swelling and any pain. If you don't notice any improvement in the next few days, have it checked out by a doctor.
Good Luck
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