vaginal tear - Sexual Health - Women Message Board

scared04 · 09-20-2004, 08:26 PM

Hey ladies....question.......Has anyone ever had small tears in the vaginal area after sex (maybe from friction??)??? I get these from time to time and they can be painful, they go away pretty quickly, but I wanted to see if it was abnormal........

Soulcatcher · 09-20-2004, 08:45 PM

It can be from friction from not being wet enough or is his pubic hair long and maybe rubbing you there too long? Try putting some vasaline there before you have sex, maybe that will protect it a bit better. Just a suggestion

analog2000 · 09-21-2004, 01:53 AM

Are you using condoms with spermicide? That can be very irritating.

Yes, sometimes my husband and I have problems with this, so we use lube every time, no matter what, just in case. It is probably not a good idea to use an oil based lubricant like vasaline in that area. It can cause bacterial growth and other problems. Stick with water based lubes like K-Y (available at the drug store) or Astroglide (sex shops).

Good luck.

BoOtYLiCiOuSbAbE · 09-21-2004, 11:56 AM

HEY! yeah this is normal.. i have the same problem and SOMETIMES it happens, SOMETIMES it doesn't.. i asked my gynecologist and they said its normal... just rough sex or a lot of friction.. OR sex often could do it! i don't use anything on it.. i just try to be careful and i notice that sometimes certain positions cause it more! yeahh those can really HURT! i hate it.. but yes mine go away quickly too! good luck! i wish i could have a good way to stop it.. my gynecologist told me i could get some cream to put on the cuts, but i didnt get any.. i was just really trying to make sure nothing was WRONG with me!

LouiseLaws · 09-22-2004, 02:15 PM

Penis, sex toys and tampons call all tear the vaginal walls, it's down to two things - 1. stretching, 2. dryness. If you are healthy and getting enough lubrication it shouldn't really happen, but sometimes lubrication is needed, also of course many times women don't even notice - tampons for example can often cause vaginal tairing due to them being so dry and absorbing your natural fluids but are rarely noticed.
It's not abnormal, as long as you go practice safe sex - regular check-up's, stay infection free then it shouldn't be too much of an issue unless you really get a serious tear.