What causes itching after sex?

Some female friends will experience different symptoms of itching in the lower body after having sex. What is the reason? What is the reason for itching in the lower body after sex? A woman's private parts are a very sensitive area, so they must be cared for frequently. What is the reason for vaginal itching after sexual intercourse? Let’s take a look together.

What causes itching in the lower body after sex?

1. Semen allergy

Semen allergy is one of the key reasons why women experience vaginal itching after sexual intercourse. The cause of semen allergy is that in addition to sperm, male semen also contains a variety of antigenic substances. If a woman is allergic, sexual intercourse will produce a series of allergic symptoms. Mild cases may include vulvar itching, hematoma of the vulva and vulva opening, and urticaria-like skin on the vulva. In more serious cases, there may even be systemic reactions, such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, red cheeks, and the appearance of large-scale urticaria-like skin.

2. Skin allergies to condoms and topical contraceptive drugs

Condoms and topical contraceptives are all chemical products. Some people may have allergic symptoms to condoms or topical contraceptives. —The main symptoms for women are itching of the vulva, hematoma of the vulva and vaginal wall. Female discharge continues to increase. The main symptom for men is itching of the glans penis, and in severe cases, hematoma, edema and erosion of the glans penis may occur.

3. Skin allergy due to secretions

Women have a lot of vaginal discharge during sexual arousal, and the secretions contain a lot of antigenic substances. If the husband has an allergic constitution, it will cause allergic symptoms, which are similar to the allergic symptoms of condoms and topical contraceptives.

4. Trichomonas vaginitis

If a woman suffers from candidal or candidal vaginitis, during sexual intercourse, the increased irritation may cause itching of the private parts.

What to do if your lower body itches after sex

Gynecological disease experts emphasize that for vaginal itching that occurs during sexual intercourse, the actual problem must be analyzed in depth and handled carefully to prevent it from affecting the harmony of the couple's sexual intercourse. If you are allergic to female semen, men should wear condoms during sex to prevent semen from entering the female vagina, or receive anti-allergy treatment under the guidance of a doctor. If you are allergic to condoms or topical contraceptives, you can switch to other contraceptive measures, such as sterilization surgery, or take anti-allergic drugs before having sex. If a man is allergic to secretions, he can wear a condom during sex or take anti-allergic drugs and perform anti-allergy treatment before sex. If it is caused by vaginal yeast or fungal infection, the inflammation can be treated with medication. Stop using condoms and switch to other contraceptive methods; stop having sex during the treatment period and within 2 weeks after recovery; do not scratch the area, and do not scrub with water or soap to avoid aggravating the disease; apply chloramphenicol or tetracycline eye ointment, you can also use Fulaixin ointment or triamcinolone-A cream, etc.; take anti-allergic drugs, such as chlorpheniramine, cyproheptadine, and astemizole. The allergic symptoms caused by condoms can usually be recovered after 5-7 days of treatment.