- Signs you could be allergic to sex
If the whole process of trying to put on a condom properly and getting it in a proper position isn’t enough to kill the mood, there is something else that will definitely put a damper on your prospect of catching some action. You might be allergic to sex as well. Yes, as weird as it sounds, we are not making this up.
- You might be allergic to sex!
A lot of these allergic reactions are hard to miss since they escalate pretty quickly after you have done the deed. We are listing 7 symptoms that point out that you might have an allergic reaction to sex. Read on.
- Itching
Pay close attention if you start itching like crazy down there, after having sex. While there is a strong possibility that it could just be a yeast infection if the itching only happens after sex, minus any discharge, your partner’s semen might be the reason.
- Burning
If your genitals feel like on fire during or after sex, (especially after your partner has ejaculated), you might need to consult a specialist to check whether or not you are suffering from a semen allergy. You may also experience redness and swelling down there, along with a burning sensation.
- Orgasms make you sick
If you are a guy and you experience feverishness, running nose and headache (all flu-like symptoms) after ejaculating, it could be an allergic reaction to your own semen. This is an extremely rare condition, which is known as the post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS). Life seems unfair, doesn’t it?
- The condom is making your vagina sick
If you are experiencing irritation and itching after using a condom, you might be allergic to the latex in it. The problem with latex allergies is that you could also get allergic to sex toys since they are all made out of latex. The simplest solution? Ditch the latex condoms and your allergies are sure to go away.
- Rashes
A lot of times, the lubes available in the market may cause allergy down there, thanks to its cooling and warming properties. You can be allergic to either of the ingredients, which is used to give the ‘desired’ cooling/warming effect.
- You feel dry down there
If you feel particularly dry and itchy after having sex, make sure that it is not because of one of the creams (or lubes) you have used beforehand.
- Swelling
This one is a no-brainer. Just like your vagina gets swollen and flared up because of a particular ingredient present in lubricants and latex condoms, you can also get itchy and irritated because of a lubricated condom. You can always opt for a different brand to see whether your allergy stems from the lubricant or the latex itself.