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I had some rougher intercourse and have noticed i have a small scratch/tear right under my vaginal opening. ive been cleaning it with warm water, and hasnt gotten any worse. just curious if there is something i can put on it to make it heal faster?

Q: i had some rougher intercourse and have noticed i have a small scratch/tear right under my vaginal opening. ive been cleaning it with warm water, and hasnt gotten any worse. just curious if there is something i can put on it to make it heal faster?

: Keeping it clean as you are doing is all that is required. Obviously avoid re-traumatizing the are to allow it time to heal. Applying ointments may actually delay healing.

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Keeping it clean as you are doing is all that is required. Obviously avoid re-traumatizing the are to allow it time to heal. Applying ointments may actually delay healing.

Answered 8/12/2023

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A member asked:

I had some rougher intercourse and have noticed i have a small scratch/tear right under my vaginal opening. ive been cleaning it with warm water, and hasnt gotten any worse. just curious if there is something i can put on it to make it heal faster?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Brown answered

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