Why Is My Clit Sore

Why Is My Clit Sore
Pain in the clitoris: Help moving from "ouch" to "ahhh"
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i have been experiencing pain in my clitoris and generally in this area. It's a sharp pain that happens with the lightest touch, crossing my legs, or from wearing tight pants. I've never had this before and i'm wondering what it is. Also i've noticed the hood of the clitoris when pulled back, you can see like an inner layer of skin. Please i'm very worried, can you tell me what these may be? thanx
Is there anything that can be done for clitoral pain? I have a painful clitoris that swells, itches, and hurts throughout the month. I have had pain with this for years now and no doctor can find anything wrong with it. The only physical evidence is tiny white specks of discharge way back under the "hood." But if I pull back to look to see if there is anything wrong, it hurts immensely for days afterward. It interferes with my sex life with my husband because of the fear of pain if he touches the area. PLEASE let me know if there is a condition that this is related to or if there is any kind of cream that can minimize the pain. I have tried several kinds of Vagisil type treatments, but they do not help. Thank you.
I have been having twinges of pain in my clitoris and just got over a UTI. Meds for 10 days. I think it's from my jeans being too tight there, but sometimes it pains for no reason, even laying down. Just started in the last 2 weeks, seems to be fine when wearing sweats or more comfortable clothing. I have never heard of pain in the clitoris before and can't find anything on it.
A happy, healthy "joy button" or clitoris is a delight to press, caress, nibble, or rub, but one that is irritated and sore can send electric jolts of pain through the body at the slightest touch. A brief anatomy lesson can help to explain how and why this can happen. The clitoris is made up of three main parts:
The Glans (a.k.a. the tip or head of the clitoris) This little ball of erectile tissue is located directly above the opening of the urethra and directly below the pubic bone. Depending on an individual woman's anatomy and her state of sexual arousal, the glans may or may not be visible. When women become sexually aroused, the erectile tissue in the glans becomes engorged (swollen), much like the penis, and increases in size and sensitivity.
The Shaft
The clitoris narrows directly behind the glans and continues back into the body, where it meets with the nerve bundle that transmits the incredible signals that the glans receives.
The Hood
Both the glans and shaft of the clitoris are covered with this fold of skin that is actually the upper part of the labia. The hood seems to protect the clitoris from too much direct stimulation. When a woman is not sexually aroused, or when a woman is in high arousal, the glans retreats under the hood and is out of sight.
The hood of the clitoris contains glands that produce a lubricating fluid called sebum, which allows the hood to move smoothly back and forth over the glans and the shaft of the clitoris. When sebum accumulates, it turns into a white, cheese-like substance called smegma. Smegma, in turn, if it is not washed away with frequent bathing, can harden and rub between the hood and the shaft similar to a grain of sand under an eyelid — the result is an irritated clitoris that can produce incredible pain at the merest movement. Tight jeans or pressure from sexual stimulation can be excruciating. Accumulations of smegma can also cause the skin of the hood to adhere (stick) to the shaft and glans (similar to what can happen with a man who has foreskin). These clitoral adhesions can cause pain and irritation as well.
Usually, frequent bathing and good hygiene can prevent or resolve this problem, but some women may have narrow openings to their clitoral hood that make it harder to wash away built-up secretions. If you have recurrent episodes of clitoral pain, you may want to try soaking in a steamy tub and gently moving the skin around the clitoris back and away from the glans — don't tug or forcibly retract the hood since this can cause further pain and irritation. These gentle "stretches" can, over time, widen the opening of the hood, allowing more freedom of movement for both pleasure and washing.
For a few women, "do-it-yourself" measures are not enough. Gynecologists might remove adhesions and/or stretch the opening of the clitoral hood after using a local anesthetic to first numb the genital region. If diligent bathing and gentle hood massage do not relieve the pain, talk with your gynecologist about the possibilities of a "stretching" procedure, among other options. Remember, minutes spent maintaining good clitoral health can pay you back with hours of indescribable pleasure.
If you are in an urgent situation, please visit our Emergency page to view a list of 24 hour support services and hotlines.

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The clit is made to feel good. But what if it feels bad? Clitoris pain is common, but you don’t have to tolerate it. Explore causes of clit pain and their solutions.
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As with other vulva pain (officially called vulvodynia ), a sore clit is incredibly common. However, that doesn’t mean it’s normal and should just be ignored or suffered.
Supplementing your vaginal flora with good bacteria can prevent UTIs. Daye's ProViotics can help you strengthen your vaginal microbiome and replenish it with good bacteria so it can fight off pathogens like E.coli, which cause UTIs.
To troubleshoot pain, it’s a good idea to know more about the part of the body that’s hurting. The clitoris is more than just a little bump a couple inches above the vagina – that part is just the head (glans). The rest of the clit is internal, and it wraps around the vagina.
The penis and the clitoris are estimated to have the same number of nerve endings, but in the clit they’re condensed into a much smaller space, making it even more sensitive.
Because of this very sensitive nature, the clit is prone to pain and itching. However, that doesn’t mean it’s normal and should just be ignored or endured.
Because the nerves on the clit are bundled together, some people are hypersensitive to touch and stimulation. That sensitivity could be the culprit for the discomfort. For some, directly touching the clitoris can be painful just because this area is so sensitive.
This sensitivity is different from clitorodynia – which is chronic pain. Luckily clitorodynia is a rare condition and regular clit sensitivity is easier to manage.
Treating clit sensitivity can be as simple as changing the way you touch your clit because when your body gets aroused, your pain threshold changes. Sometimes a clit may hurt when directly touched at the beginning of sexy time and before the person has become aroused.
But as the person becomes more aroused, the clit touch can start to feel really good. One way to figure out what kind of pressure and rhythm work best for you is to experiment while masturbating.
Go easy, gradually circle around until it feels good to touch, and stroke over the clitoral hood, rather than on the head directly.
Most clits don’t enjoy the DJ treatment right off the bat: rubbing hard and fast like you’re scratching a record. Go slow, go easy, and increase the pressure and tempo only if you feel like it.
The clitoris doesn’t produce lubricant, like the vagina does, so you’ve got to bring your own! Dryness increases friction, which causes pain. Use your own natural wetness, or a store-bought variety of lubricant to make fingers glide across the clit.
If lube and gentle touch take care of the problem, then congratulations! If you’re still experiencing vaginal pain during sexy time or otherwise, you may want to consider other potential causes.
Clit pain or itching becomes more serious when an infection is involved. The most common infections are a sexual transmitted infection (STI) , thrush , or bacterial vaginosis (BV) . In case of an STI, BV or thrush, you’ll need to see a doctor who’ll prescribe you the necessary cream, ointment or medicine.
Besides the four infections – STIs, UTIs, BV or thrush – there are some other serious reasons that might cause your clitoris to hurt or itch. Note that these are rare conditions, but it's good to know about them nonetheless.
Other serious conditions. In some very rare cases, clitoral pain could be a symptom of a life-threatening condition like cancers or a serious infection.
When clit pain, itching or burning worsens, it is important to seek medical advice. Your healthcare provider will diagnose you and prescribe the necessary treatment. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or conditions, consider seeking professional help from a healthcare provider.
Left untreated, these causes can lead to serious complications but remember, that it’s quite uncommon for these things to happen.
There are so many reasons why your clit might hurt, itch, or burn. In most cases, the cause can be easily treated. That said, it’s important to educate yourself on symptoms to look out for so you know when to seek help from a healthcare provider.
In the end, just know that clit pain and itching are the body’s way of saying that something is wrong. Listen to your body and stop when it hurts. You don’t have to suffer through the pain.
This is an excerpt of an article originally published by O.school. Click here to read the full article!
Illustrations by Erin Rommel and Sabrina Bezerra. Erin is the founder of @second.marriage , a Brooklyn-based brand, illustration, and design studio. Sabrina is a designer and illustrator at @second.marriage .
O.school is your non-judgmental resource for sexuality and dating. We help people build sexual confidence through medically-accurate content. We’re here for everyone - whether you’re having lots of sex or no sex, there’s so much to know about your body.
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