7 Signs You Could Be Allergic to Sex

You feel the burn

A semen allergy can show up immediately after your partner ejaculates, and you might have burning, redness, swelling, and blisters in your vagina, says Sherry A. Ross, MD, author of she-ology and expert on the MedAnswers platform. A semen allergy isn’t the only culprit with those types of symptoms though, so talk to your doctor before jumping to conclusions. Seminal plasma hypersensitivity only affects an estimated 20,000 to 40,000 women, so the doctor will need to rule out other allergies, such as reactions to condoms, spermicide, or scented tampons, plus STIs before considering a semen allergy, says Dr. Ross. For more culprits, check out these 11 surprising reasons for painful sex.

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