How to deal with after sex engorgement

Hunterloren · April 2016

Hey, gang. You don't know me but I'm due Oct 2 with our third.
I am having trouble with serious labia swelling after sex. It lasts for at least two days and it is extremely painful to stand or walk. Anyone else dealing with this and what do you do to help? It doesn't matter if I orgasm or not. I get the same problem after anyway.

mrsgillham14 · April 2016

*Lurker*

I had this problem (Although usually lasted less than 12 hrs) before I got pregnant and still do now. I have to use a lot of lube. There cannot be very much friction or I will swell up. I usually grab a washcloth and get it wet with cold water and hold it on my vagina for 10-15 minutes.

I would still recommend bringing it up to your Dr.

Sally1990 · April 2016

I had this problem with my 2nd and it was so painful and the inside felt swollen as well. Try more lube during sex but after use witch hazel pads.

PeggyOlsonFTW · April 2016

Hunterloren said:

Hey, gang. You don't know me but I'm due Oct 2 with our third.
I am having trouble with serious labia swelling after sex. It lasts for at least two days and it is extremely painful to stand or walk. Anyone else dealing with this and what do you do to help? It doesn't matter if I orgasm or not. I get the same problem after anyway.

This is probably a good question for your doctor.

kmalls · April 2016

I'm way too immature for this question.

Hunterloren · April 2016

I'd make jokes too if it weren't so painful.

Hunterloren · April 2016

PeggyOlsonFTW said:

Hunterloren said:

Hey, gang. You don't know me but I'm due Oct 2 with our third.
I am having trouble with serious labia swelling after sex. It lasts for at least two days and it is extremely painful to stand or walk. Anyone else dealing with this and what do you do to help? It doesn't matter if I orgasm or not. I get the same problem after anyway.

This is probably a good question for your doctor.

Everything I have read says it is normal. I'm just looking for helpful tips.

izza2 · April 2016

Hunterloren said:

PeggyOlsonFTW said:

Hunterloren said:

Hey, gang. You don't know me but I'm due Oct 2 with our third.
I am having trouble with serious labia swelling after sex. It lasts for at least two days and it is extremely painful to stand or walk. Anyone else dealing with this and what do you do to help? It doesn't matter if I orgasm or not. I get the same problem after anyway.

This is probably a good question for your doctor.

Everything I have read says it is normal. I'm just looking for helpful tips.

**Dirty lurker**
Normal for pregnant women, or normal for all women?
Because my vagina has never swollen up after sex.... ever...
Just curious.

PeggyOlsonFTW · April 2016

Hunterloren said:

PeggyOlsonFTW said:

Hunterloren said:

Hey, gang. You don't know me but I'm due Oct 2 with our third.
I am having trouble with serious labia swelling after sex. It lasts for at least two days and it is extremely painful to stand or walk. Anyone else dealing with this and what do you do to help? It doesn't matter if I orgasm or not. I get the same problem after anyway.

This is probably a good question for your doctor.

Everything I have read says it is normal. I'm just looking for helpful tips.

Reading =/= calling your doctor. ETA: maybe try an ice pack?

LGW2015 · April 2016

I don't have any tips but I did read that it can swell up down there due to the extra blood flow during pregnancy.

jillianpardo · April 2016

More lube?

SuperNerd42 · April 2016

I second the suggestions of lube, ice packs, and calling your doctor. It may be a common thing during pregnancy, but definitely does not sound pleasant! Best of luck!