Newlywed's Disease

[dr_mabeuse]

Here's an interesting topic for a Sunday. It was brought to mind by SSSarah's thread about her cat's bladder problems.

"Newlywed's Disease" is the medical nickname for a kind of rash or skin irritation new lovers often get when they start engaging in regular sex. Basically it's a byproduct of the normal minor abrasions sex causes, but it's complicated by the fact that the two of you aren't yet accustomed to each other's body chemistry and flora and fauna - your skin pH and the normal bacteria that live on healthy skin - and so there's some cross infection. Typically it produces itching and redness, and can sometimes be quite bothersome, though it usually subsides after a week or so once your bodies' skin ecology adjusts to each other.

I had it once. Drove me nuts for a while because I thought it might be VD, so I went and got diagnosed and that's when I learned about it.

Don't take my word for it though. If you ever find a rash or something that lasts more than a day, you really should have it checked out. But I was wondering whether anyone else has ever had anything like this.

But it's always fun talking about rashes, huh?

--Zoot

 

[lucky-E-leven]

The most common thing I associate with newlyweds are UTI's (urinary tract infections) in women. Caused by frequent sex in the same manner as the rashes you mentioned. Neither sound pretty to me, but I've been lucky enough to avoid both thus far. I thought the rash thing was fairly infrequent in happening, and it always makes me think I'd be pretty cautious to stick my tongue in something that had such an effect on other body parts, but I'm sure folks get by.

Somehow it all reminds me of acid pussy and/or the flower animation in Pink Floyd's The Wall vid/movie.

 

[Guest]

Honeymoon Cystitis was what my OB/GYN called it when I was so afflicted.

It was then she said that after sex it was very important to urinate. Clearing the lines, so to speak, would help prevent infections.

Works pretty well, except on those times I'm face down with exhaustion and couldn't imagine dragging myself to the bathroom.

 

[CharleyH]

Here's an interesting topic for a Sunday. It was brought to mind by SSSarah's thread about her cat's bladder problems.

"Newlywed's Disease" is the medical nickname for a kind of rash or skin irritation new lovers often get when they start engaging in regular sex. Basically it's a byproduct of the normal minor abrasions sex causes, but it's complicated by the fact that the two of you aren't yet accustomed to each other's body chemistry and flora and fauna - your skin pH and the normal bacteria that live on healthy skin - and so there's some cross infection. Typically it produces itching and redness, and can sometimes be quite bothersome, though it usually subsides after a week or so once your bodies' skin ecology adjusts to each other.

I had it once. Drove me nuts for a while because I thought it might be VD, so I went and got diagnosed and that's when I learned about it.

Don't take my word for it though. If you ever find a rash or something that lasts more than a day, you really should have it checked out. But I was wondering whether anyone else has ever had anything like this.

But it's always fun talking about rashes, huh?

--Zoot

LOL every time I kiss a man passionately or he goes down on my ... with an unshaved face? I think it's called a rash by most standards and I call it passion- maybe I am odd? I suppose thank god for rashes of the good sorts. As for Ph chemistry? Hm, lol, never quite entered my mind. Perhaps SubJ or Lauren can talk here?

 

[NoJo]

LOL every time I kiss a man passionately or he goes down on my ... with an unshaved face? I think it's called a rash by most standards and I call it passion- maybe I am odd? I suppose thank god for rashes of the good sorts. As for Ph chemistry? Hm, lol, never quite entered my mind. Perhaps SubJ or Lauren can talk here?

I always douche my face with vinegar before a date, to lower my pH to about 5.5.

Slightly off the thread topic, I find it strange that women I'm attracted to are often also attractive to mosquitos.

 

[kendo1]

I always douche my face with vinegar before a date, to lower my pH to about 5.5.

The cum behind the ears still work for you?

ken

 

[dr_mabeuse]

I always douche my face with vinegar before a date, to lower my pH to about 5.5.

And if the evening gets dull, you can always throw a little baking soda on your face and watch her expression.

 

[CharleyH]

And if the evening gets dull, you can always throw a little baking soda on your face and watch her expression.

There is no such thing as DULL!

 

[McKenna]

I never experienced the "Newlywed's Disease" but I did get a lovely urinary tract infection after I got married. Gave whole new meaning to the word pain, too. *cringe*

The only kind of skin condition I got was very red cheeks and chin with peeling skin; I got it because my husband had rough stubble on his cheeks that rubbed me raw. I eventually adapted.

 

[kendo1]

If there is the remotest chance that I'm going to get laid- if there is an R in the month, leap year, etc- I shave.

Ken

 

[McKenna]

If there is the remotest chance that I'm going to get laid- if there is an R in the month, leap year, etc- I shave.

Ken

Bless you.


Edited: I didn't mean to imply that he didn't shave, just that I have sensitive skin and he has some rather thick and fast-growing facial hair!

 

[rgraham666]

Bless you.


Edited: I didn't mean to imply that he didn't shave, just that I have sensitive skin and he has some rather thick and fast-growing facial hair!

That's why I grow my beard. Much softer than stubble. Tickles too in the right places.