Raw Clit to the Point of Pain - Am I A Freak?

Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
hey guys - what the hell? my clit in recent days has been on the fritz, regardless of the 1 time in 3 days i've had sex, most of which was not activity focusing on my clit (it was with a boy... go figure).

my clit is raw as all getout! i'm really not sure what the hell is going on.

i had a bladder infection this week and got on antibiotics for it - its symptoms are now gone, but this clit thing is pretty obnoxious.


i tried to soothe it myself and just ended up with searing pain. last night i tried to masturbate, but couldn't get off (i know, the sad state of my life!) and that didnt really help either.

its not the first time this has happened either - it usually only lasts 2-3 days and comes pretty infrequently.

it just feels like a super raw bundle of nerves. what is this? has this ever happened to you?



please note this is not accompanied by any other symptoms such as vulva pain or labia pain. i found some google instances of ladies with the same, but not like this, and usually for weeks at a time.
Answers (private voting - your screen name will NOT appear in the results):
this has never happened to me
25
this has happened to me and i'll tell you below what it was
9
this has happened to someone i know and i'll tell you below what it was
1
yeah, you're a freak.
1
Total votes: 36 (35 voters)
Poll is closed
06/21/2012
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Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
Unless it's being chafed in some way — by underwear or a piercing — I'd place the blame on the antibiotics. I've never had the vaginal area dry out, however an antibiotic for a UTI will sometimes trigger a yeast infection for me.
06/21/2012
Contributor: js250 js250
Mine was caused by tight pants and my underwear was making my clit raw. I do this also with toy play. Or my husband's mustache has given it whisker burn. Use witch hazel and tucks on it to bring down the swelling and irritation--works for me. Also soak in a hot bath with epsom salts--half a bag per bath for tow-three nights. You will be good as new. I do this to myself frequently with toys on our marathon weekends, so have also figured out fast cures so I can go again.
06/21/2012
Contributor: Ryuson Ryuson
Hmm, could it have been irritated by the pubic hair on the guy you were with? I've had that happen a bit before, though only on my labia. Have you changed detergents or anything lately? The epsom salts sound like a really good suggestion, I hope you get to the bottom of it and feel better soon!
06/21/2012
Contributor: TheirPet TheirPet
Too much friction on a sensitive clit can cause this. I'd second js250 and check into what sort of pants you're wearing or: during play if you keep your legs together during friction play, oral or otherwise, it tends to help. (My partner is a bit sensitive.)
06/21/2012
Contributor: deltalima deltalima
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
hey guys - what the hell? my clit in recent days has been on the fritz, regardless of the 1 time in 3 days i've had sex, most of which was not activity focusing on my clit (it was with a boy... go figure).

my clit is raw as all getout! ... more
Try soaking in a warm bath.
06/21/2012
Contributor: Missmarc Missmarc
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
hey guys - what the hell? my clit in recent days has been on the fritz, regardless of the 1 time in 3 days i've had sex, most of which was not activity focusing on my clit (it was with a boy... go figure).

my clit is raw as all getout! ... more
This never happened to me before.
06/21/2012
Contributor: chantalgiardina chantalgiardina
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
hey guys - what the hell? my clit in recent days has been on the fritz, regardless of the 1 time in 3 days i've had sex, most of which was not activity focusing on my clit (it was with a boy... go figure).

my clit is raw as all getout! ... more
it's never happened to me
06/21/2012
Contributor: Bex1331 Bex1331
This has happened to me but I can't tell you what it is, I would imagine everything might just be dried out. My clit is always super shy and I need indirect pressure if any otherwise it just plain hurts...
06/21/2012
Contributor: PassionateLover2 PassionateLover2
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
hey guys - what the hell? my clit in recent days has been on the fritz, regardless of the 1 time in 3 days i've had sex, most of which was not activity focusing on my clit (it was with a boy... go figure).

my clit is raw as all getout! ... more
Hmmmmm? You may have to refrain from all sex for 6 months!
06/21/2012
Contributor: - Kira - - Kira -
Yup, this has happened to me. Sometimes from tight clothes, sometimes from using vibrators too often, sometimes it's set off from my piercing. It sucks!! It does go away after a few days and warm water seems to help ease the pain some.
06/21/2012
Contributor: pasdechat pasdechat
I'm not sure I've ever experienced anything of quite the same severity, but I've had a raw clit once or twice...embarrassingly , from overusing a vibrator. I like a lot of pressure, and sometimes I'll go overboard. I've never really done anything for it other than lay off masturbating for a few days.

The epsom salts sound like a good idea, though. I haven't tried them specifically for this, but I used to do a ton of dance and would sometimes have problems with my feet, and soaking them in epsom salts seemed to take the edge off the pain.
06/21/2012
Contributor: wdanas wdanas
When I had to be on antibiotics for an infection after surgery (on my leg, nothing to do with genitals), I had the worst stinging raw pain ever in "that" area. Everything became swollen, raw, and painful. The doctor said that can happen with the antibiotics, and to watch for a yeast infection. I didn't get one, but I was damn glad to be done with that course of medicine. It went back to normal after that.
06/21/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
If you are a freak I am too. I have had this going on for the last 2 days! I thought maybe, I played too much and got my vibrator too hot. So along with the friction resulted in a sore clit. But usually that goes away in one night. However, this did not. So I pulled out the mirror to do some inspecting and I found the problem. I have some small tears around my clit. These are very tiny, but they make my whole clit sore! You might have the same things going on.
06/21/2012
Contributor: JennSenn JennSenn
This hasn't happened to me. Hope you get better soon!
06/21/2012
Contributor: sweetpea12 sweetpea12
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
hey guys - what the hell? my clit in recent days has been on the fritz, regardless of the 1 time in 3 days i've had sex, most of which was not activity focusing on my clit (it was with a boy... go figure).

my clit is raw as all getout! ... more
I have no idea what that is, and I hope you figure it out, that sounds frustrating
06/21/2012
Contributor: Kissy Kissy
Sounds painful. Not happened to me, so I don't have much advice but give it some downtime!
06/21/2012
Contributor: Zombirella Zombirella
This has never happened to me and I hope it doesn't! Sounds painful.
06/22/2012
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
I've had this happen, sometimes just from really going to town with a toy, or My Man going crazy on me. You said, "i had a bladder infection this week and got on antibiotics for it - its symptoms are now gone, but this clit thing is pretty obnoxious." Antibiotics PLUS genital irritation usually equals a yeast infection.

Get some Femstat (butoconazole vaginal) or Vagistat-1 (tioconazole) These are less likely to cause burning like Regular Monistat or Clotrimizole.

When I use butoconazole or tioconazole, I make the one day ointment last two days, otherwise it just falls out and makes mess. I find it works better if I insert half the tube the first night and the rest of it the next night. I also wear a pad, because it leaks out and makes a mess.

You can also use some Lanicane cream for the pain, but I find when I use Lanicane on or near my clit, it takes me a day or so for it to wear off before I can have an orgasm. I guess it really numbs!

I hope you feel better.
06/22/2012
Contributor: Mwar Mwar
Everyone here has great advice!

If able, it doesn't hurt to eat yogurt that has live and active cultures! Yogurt is a super food and known to help, especially when recently having antibiotics.
06/22/2012
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
Originally posted by P'Gell
I've had this happen, sometimes just from really going to town with a toy, or My Man going crazy on me. You said, "i had a bladder infection this week and got on antibiotics for it - its symptoms are now gone, but this clit thing is pretty ... more
thank you for responding - i was hoping you would, specifically! as it turns out, i went to the doc this morning and i have a yeast infection AND bacterial vaginosis. at the same fucking time! AND a bladder infection. AND the worst case of fever blisters of my life - my entire mouth on the right side, inside is covered with them, and i have some outside as well. it hurts even to drink water or talk. i've holed myself up in my apt. with my kitties and only come out with the word 'vow of silence' in ink on my hand to ward off from socialites at the local cafe, to get online.


geeeeez. i was REALLY not wanting this to be a yeast infection. but it fucking is. AND BV??!?!?! i get both alot but i thought it had to be one or the other, that they were opposites of eachother. apparently not.


and apparently my body fucking hates me.



thank you everyone for chiming in with your stories. i appreciate it much.
06/22/2012
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
also, LOL @ the one honest person who voted 'yeah, you're a freak.'
06/22/2012
Contributor: G&L G&L
Quote:
Originally posted by chantalgiardina
it's never happened to me
Never happened to me
06/30/2012
Contributor: JessCee JessCee
this has happened to me. I also was taking antibiotics for a UTI... turned out it was a yeast infection caused by the antibiotics.
09/26/2012
Contributor: edenguy edenguy
I think you should see a doctor if the issue persists
09/26/2012