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Real Talk... seminal plasma hypersensitivity
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Real Talk... seminal plasma hypersensitivity Ladies...and I suppose some gents...have you ever experienced redness, swelling, pain, itching, and a burning sensation in the vaginal area after your first encounter with a new partner in a monogamous relationship (a real one)? If you have, don't automatically assume it is nothing or that it is necessarily an STD. Allergies to semen, though rare, can occur (especially if you have other allergies to food, hayfever, etc.). The thought of dealing with the fallout from something like this can be discouraging, but there are ways of dealing with this. First, ignore all the men who want to go bareback right away...your health is important to you and even if their delicious looking bodies and penises seem too good to resist, if they are demanding this of you then it is likely they don't care about their own health, let alone yours. RUN do not walk, the other way. I digress...because the allergy is driven by certain proteins produced in semen, you may not experience and allergic reaction to every man you have unprotected sex with...but better safe than sorry. Use protection, if you decide to go for it without, do not lounge around in the aftermath of sexual activity. Basking in the glow gives the allergic reaction opportunity to really kick in. Politely excuse yourself and wash your private areas with sensitive soap to clean off. This can sometimes help prevent the full on allergic reaction that may be gearing up. The other thing you can do is plan for sex every night or every other night for the first couple of weeks you decide to forego protected sex with your partner. This repeated exposure helps your body understand and adapt to these new proteins in your personal environment. Also, keep in mind you may have a physical reaction to oral sex with this partner as well, so swallowing semen all at once may not be a good idea...if you feel nauseous afterward, it is a good indication that you are allergic to his semen. Finally, go to your doctor and be open about your sex life and keep a diary of the symptoms you experience. They may be able to provide you with other ways to deal with the symptoms, including taking allergy meds before sex. Sex can be fun and hot without the post-allergic pain...all you need is to be strong (don't be afraid of saying no, despite the hot guy), information (reading this is a good start) and a plan for yourself and your health. You are here for a reason, this should be about you getting your pleasure, not focused on giving him what he wants. If he is good, kind and concerned...he will understand. Now men, SSH is less likely to occur in men, but if it does, the same advice applies. |
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