If you have visited the Badd Kitty blog before, you know that sexual health is an important part of your overall health and wellness. Being knowledgeable of your body and any changes to your health can be critical to a diagnosis of a wide variety of issues and infections. Please also keep in mind that many people with sexually transmitted infections can remain asymptomatic, so keeping a regular schedule of check ups with your health care provider is also vital to sexual health. In the meantime, here are five stop signs you should keep in mind when monitoring your sexual health.

1. Pain with sex

Pain of any kind is always a warning signal of trouble. If you are experiencing pain or even discomfort during sex, that is a sure sign something is wrong. Bleeding or pain can be signs of trichomoniasis or even chlamydia. Seek medical attention for these symptoms. There are even some simple implements available in our stores to help some of these discomforts. Let’s discuss one possible example. Occasionally, women experience pain with penetration because they have a shallow vagina and the man or dong substitution is too long . The depth of the penetration is painful. There is a device called a stopper ring that encircles the penis and shortens the allowable depth , while providing restrictive support for the male partner. Please check out baddkitty.net for these rings. 

2. Pain or burning when urinating

Pain, burning, or stinging when you pee can be a sign of a urinary tract infection. While this is not an STI, it can be caused by one. STI’s like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis can cause urinary tract infections. Even if they are not caused by an STI, urinary tract infections should be treated by a doctor. There are many ways to help yourself not be prone to UTIs. These include proper hydration, avoided scented hygiene products, frequent urination, and often probiotics. Please see healthline.com for additional tips.

3. Eye infection

Believe it or not, your eye health can be an indicator of a sexually transmitted infection. Gonorrhea and chlamydia can be transferred to the eyes during oral sex or with seminal or vaginal fluid contact with the eyes. Like the vagina, eyes have a mucus membrane, and this contact can cause an infection in the eye. Use of a condom or dental dam during oral sex can prevent this exposure. Eye health is vital, so see a health care provider immediately for any eye issues or unusual discharge.

4. Skin changes or lumps

Many lumps, bumps, and skin irregularities are harmless. They can be caused by razor burn, ingrown hair, or heat rash. They can also, however, be caused by an STI or even be a sign of cancer. Surface skin bumps can be genital warts caused by HPV, Human Papillomavirus. HPV is highly contagious, and can be passed by even non penetrative sexual contact. Get checked right away if you experience these symptoms.

5. Discharge

Vaginal, rectal, or penile discharge that is more or different than normal is a big sign of sexually transmitted infection. While some vaginal discharge is normal throughout the menstrual cycle, any discharge that is copious, white, green, or yellow, or has a foul odor should send you right to your health care provider for testing. STIs like gonorrhea and trichomoniasis are marked by heavy, colored discharge. Even if such discharge is not caused by an STI, it could be a yeast infection or thrush, which should never go untreated.

Keeping tabs on your sexual health and wellbeing should always be a part of your health and wellness routine. Knowing your body, and being able to spot changes early can go a long way to staying healthy and continuing to enjoy a safe sex life.

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