I lost my virginity about 2 months ago
aand I've only had sex 4 times
but recently I've been using a dildo and it hurts and stuff, but I keep going anyway because I want the pain to go away.
But now I'm really red and I kind of hurt
"downthere"
Could I have an STD?
or is this normal?
However, I don't think that is what is causing the pain.
When I first started having sex, I was sore for a while. And doing it more made things worse. There are muscles down there that you are working out in new ways. Not to mention that friction can hurt. Ever get a rug burn or an indian burn? By pushing yourself to keep going when you hurt, you are just adding friction and causing more pain. Be gentle with yourself. Use lubricant. Explore what kinds of touch and pressure and movements feel good to you. I
f you continue to use the dildo, make sure it is kept very clean. You can't get an std from a dildo, but you can give yourself an infection. If you do not keep it clean, bacteria can build up. Then you put that bacteria into your vagina and you get an infection.
My immediate advice is to stop using the dildo, or anything for that matter, for a few days. If it was a friction and muscle problem, it will go away on its own. If you continue to be sore, go to a gynecologist. You most likely will be diagnosed with an infection that is easily treated.
MelLeDisko answered Monday August 14 2006, 11:25 pm: Well, you could only get an STD from one of the people you had sex with. So you might want to go and get tested. Better be on the safe side. You can't get one from using a dildo, unless someone who has STD's used it, which I'm sure nobody did. I'm sure it's just red and hurts because you keep using it and of course it's going to hurt for awhile. So stop using it for awhile, adn just let yourself heal and everything, and then start trying again. And if the pain and redness continues, I'd suggest going to see a doctor. I hope I helped. <3 [ MelLeDisko's advice column | Ask MelLeDisko A Question ]
thelaura answered Monday August 14 2006, 11:37 am: You can't get an std from using a dildo, unless someone who's infected used it before you, which I'm guessing isn't the case!
However, you could have an std from sex if you didn't take all the precautions.
You're probably red down there because you're pushing yourself and trying to make sex easier for the future.
But if you're worried and the pain and redness doesn't go away within 5-7 days, you should go and see a doctor.
Don't worry though. :) [ thelaura's advice column | Ask thelaura A Question ]
prep21 answered Sunday August 13 2006, 10:55 pm: okay sorry about that.......kind of misunderstood the question earlier. so i decided to give you a better answer--okay, so, you said it hurts when you use a dildo, right? well maybe thats why its turning red. you cant get an std from the dildo unless it has the germs of someone who DID have and std on the dildo. or, maybe you have and std from someone you previously had sex with. but getting and std from the dildo is quite unlikely. [ prep21's advice column | Ask prep21 A Question ]
HadesJr answered Sunday August 13 2006, 9:26 pm: Well from what I know you could have an STD. To be sure you may want to consult a doctor about that. well hope it helps! [ HadesJr's advice column | Ask HadesJr A Question ]
hyperNerd05 answered Sunday August 13 2006, 9:18 pm: Your just being to rough on your self.Or using the dildo to many times a week or it is to big for you.If you have had un protected sex you should get your self checked out.
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Razhie answered Sunday August 13 2006, 9:14 pm: If masturbation hurts, stop. If sex every hurts, stop.
Continuing will make it worse, not make it go away.
If you had unprotected sex, it would certainly be worth it to have a doctor check you out for STDS
But first and foremost, stop using the damn dildo! Too much friction can cause swelling and pain, especially if the dildo you have is too long or if you aren't using enough lubricant.
So stop for a little while, let your body heal, and then gently explore how much is enjoyable with plenty of lubricant. You don't need to pound away at yourself to get pleasure; in fact treating your vagina too harshly can numb the sensations you do feel. So don't be stupid about your body; don't do something to it that only causes it pain.
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