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Itchy down there after my period


 

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I've just started my period and now, down there, has been constantly irritated! I don't want to itch but it gets so bad. Any solutions?

Resist the urge to itch! If you scratch yourself down there it could really hurt.

The number-one culprit behind itchiness during and right after your period is pads. Having a moist wad of papery fabric rubbing you the wrong way down there can cause major irritation. I know it sounds gross, but it’s sort of like diaper rash. Try switching to unscented and softer pad or a tampon.

Another possibility? Shaving. If you shave down there, the itchiness could be the result of the hair growing back in.

If neither one of these situations is the case, it is possible that you are at the beginning of a yeast infection or another type of irritation. If the pad ideas don't work or you are uncertain about anything, you should see a doc!
 
 
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BY MARY HOJNOSKI ON 7/16/2011 9:00:00 AM

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How do I know when I put a pad on properly? Because sometimes I leak because the pad wasn't covering the front part of my underwear or the back. Sorry it's kinda hard to explain. How can I avoid this?

Hey girl,

Try using a pad with wings and put the wing part in the center of your underwear. If you're still having leaks, try switching to a long or super long version. Smile

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by Kat_13 on 1/4/2013 8:43:57 PM

 
 

i have really long dark brown curly hairs 'down there' and it covering all of it! should i shave. Also i think i am putting my pad in the wrong place because i keep leaking i think its to far forward it covers most of my hair ! should i move it down ?

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by sarahrose on 1/29/2012 12:32:35 PM

 
 

I've been itching so much!I've kept on itching and it's starting to hurt! How do I stop it from hurting?!!!??

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by sara401 on 1/13/2012 5:24:30 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD! Today i wore a tampon then during the day i went in the bathroom and noticed that even with it in there was alot of blood that hadnt been there when i put it in whats going on?




Hey babe! 

You might just have a heavier flow than you thought. Try putting in a tampon with a higher absorbency now! xoxox 
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by ladyinlike on 11/4/2011 3:07:55 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD I dont think im putting at tampon in right i get it in there but then whenever i sit.down i feel it and it hurts. Am i doing something wrong?




Hey girl! 

The first few times you wear a tampon can feel kind of strange.  Here's an article about how to make the pain of a tampon go away: http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/04/19/Tampon-trouble-It-still-hurts.aspx xoxox
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by ladyinlike on 10/30/2011 9:15:26 PM

 
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