Tiny bumps on Inner labia

[diamond-day]

Recently, about two days after I had sex with my boyfriend I began to feel some irritation/mild pain coming from my vagina. I picked up a hand mirror and noticed there were some very small little bumps on my inner labia on the right side. I was concerned, but my boyfriend and I should be both STD-safe and we are in a monogamous relationship.

I also should mention that I started having sex not too long ago- my first time was just after the new year. Everything seemed to be going fine, but during the last time we did it (the time I am talking about up there), it was extremely painful for me. I think it may have been because I was dry down there, but I didn't want to say anything (my mistake) so I let him finish even though it hurt a lot, my eyes even teared up at one point because of the pain. Could it have irritated my vagina because of the dryness/friction? We did have a lubricated condom on, but I guess it wasn't enough.

Anyway, I figured it might have been because of that, and I have been waiting for it to heal but it doesn't seem to be any better. They may even have spread a bit? Not sure. It's probably been a week, I don't recall the exact date. Perhaps it's something to do with my laundry detergent, or tight jeans? I don't know. I'm getting scared at this point. I don't see the gyn yet as I am 17 and have not told my mother I have had sex, although I am on birth control. I'm practicing safe sex. I am reluctant to go, I don't want her to know. Telling my mom + the gyn would be my last resort if this persists.

Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.

[justmeaskin]

I've gotton irritation down there from being too dry and I've heard of bumps because of irritation.

[pikzi]

i also have these bumps you speak of... here's what i came up with:

The Fordyce saga
These small white glands are just underneath the skin and appear in patches in both the male and female genital areas. The males are more often found around the prepuce or the skin that pulls back. They can be very prominent in some people and can be easily mistaken for genital warts. However, these do not change, whereas warts always grow bigger if they are left alone. Have a look at the picture there and you can see some Fordyce spots, and you can also see a proper genital wart beside them. This shows a good contrast. Similarly, look at the picture from the female area and you will see these lumpy bits quite often found near the outer lips of the genital area.

also...
on the inside of you there are similar looking bumps. whick could also be mistaken for genital warts... they are not. they are what you call the "vestibular glands". The vestibular glands are what get your juices flowing. There is a lot of information on www.wikipedia.org
check it out :)

[diamond-day]

Thank you for your replies. It's still about the same but I'm hoping it's just irritation. I'll wait a bit longer. Thanks again.

[LillyLynn]

Yes, having a lack of lubrication can definately effect that region. It can also cause vaginal tears, UTI's, and A LOT of pain!  You need to speak up...dont let him hurt you like that!! I tell my boyfriend to get off me all the time, haha.  But dont worry about those bumps unless that are itchy, white, or seem to get bigger.

[socgirl]

hi there,

it's unlikely to be an std since you were a virgin until recently and you used condomns.  I remember my first time i went through something similar...condomns were used, but i was still too dry and a couple of days later i had a rash from abrasions, etc.  I went to my doc to get tested for stuff anyway and all was fine.  She did give me a cream (i forget what it's called) to help soothe the irritation...but it healed on it's own a few days later.  It sounds like this is what you're going through.  Maybe go to the doctor to get tested for things (only to put your mind at ease...i don't think you have anything).  Then your irritation will probably heal shortly on it's own.  Good luck with everything.