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I'm very well self lubricated during sex. afterwards an during, i get tiny tears below vag opening. why? sensitive skin? vaginal trauma? soothing it?

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Trauma: most likely you are experiencing recurrent irritation of a mild previous trauma to the area

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 2/23/2015

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