Having Sex with an Itchy Vagina is the Wrong Plan of Action

Why having sex with your itchy vagina is wrong. Infections make sex more complicated.

Vaginal yeast infection (VYI) is one of the probable causes of an itchy vagina and it is transmittable.

The truth is, with itchy vagina sex ought to be the last thing on your list (if at all it needs to be there). Oops! I didn’t mean to sound harsh. But the truths is always painful. I know sometimes your partners want it to bad that saying no will only make him angry. So, to avoid the wall-punching and thick air, you say yes with the itchy vagina because vagina-infection-talks do not make for an interesting conversation. But the truth (another truth!) is that saying yes to him (or her) actually does more harm than good. And you do not want that.

An itchy vagina is often caused by yeast infection which can be transmitted to your partner. Consenting to sex multiplies the casualty by two. It could also make the experience painful and possibly prolong the lifespan of the infection. In fact, (no more truths) the symptoms will worsen if you have sex.

It is advisable to avoid any skin contact around the vaginal area if it is swollen. This is because friction on the skin of the infected vagina will only make it raw. Any form of penetration will increase the inflammation. All these lead to more irritation and increased itching. Putting anything into the vagina (toys, tongue or even finger) will only aid in introducing new bacteria. This only makes the infection worse and prolonged.

Opting for vaginal lubrication is also wrong as lubricating and already moist vagina only makes vaginal discharge and itching more pronounced. Although men have very slight chances of contracting a yeast infection during intercourse, a low immune system only increases his chances. If his penis is circumcised, he also stands a big chance of contracting the infection.

There are a couple of things you ought to know if you want to have sex with an itchy vagina.

If you already met a doctor who prescribed medicine for your infection, you need to patiently finish your medication and be sure it’s treated before you think of having sex. The healing time with the proper medication is about 4-7 days.

The second option is for patients under treatment whose doctors prescribed drugs or creams for you to use for your vaginal yeast infection. You can give some of the cream to your partner to rub before sex as this can help mitigate the extent of infection transmission. But you must consult your doctor before you do this.

The use of condoms is another effective option. But if you applied an antifungal medication, the condoms will likely damage if it is made from polyisoprene and latex. You need to be careful.  Sadly, the use of condoms might also make your itchy vagina even more itchy or aggravated.

The best and effective choice is to wait for the infection to clear before you can have sex again.