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I am experiencing genital pain and tenderness specifically on my clitoris . the following also describes me: skin redness or irritation. what should i do? recently i used a clitoral pump during sex and after that its been red and swollen.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

???????: You used suction and gave yourself a hickey on the genital skin. Now you ask why it is red and sorer?????? Avoid friction there and gently lubricate it [KY]. As days go by it will heal.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/18/2018

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A member asked:

I am experiencing genital pain and tenderness specifically on my clitoris . the following also describes me: skin redness or irritation. what should i do? recently i used a clitoral pump during sex and after that its been red and swollen.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

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