Your Body Issues

[switzerland*]

So I'm on the bc shot. I've been bleeding for two months straight now so that means I've been wearing pads everyday. And I *think* it gave a me a rash and it rubbed me raw and dried out the skin down there really bad. It itches and burns how can I get rid of it? Should I see my doctor? Any info is great!

[mandakim]

i think the best idea is to go and see your doctor.

he/she will get things back to normal pretty fast

[cestin_forever]

id go see a doctor. thas twhy i quit wearing pads. they itch and give rashes. thats wheen i started using tampons.

[bebeswagger]

I think u should see a doctor don't rub it or scratch it 2

[loveislikeoxyg…]

When I was fourteen, I had a period that lasted for four months! I had to wear pads with wings every day and I got horrible rashes on that whole area and the insides of my thighs! I had big areas that were purple they were so irritated. 

So I a) went to my gyno and talked to her about how long my period had been and made sure nothing was wrong and b) switched to cloth pads (they just feel like wearing another layer of underwear-- so soft and comfortable) and sometimes I use sea sponges (if you're comfortable with tampons, these might work for you). There are also diva cups that you can use as another alternative to pads. 

If I were you, I would go see a gyno and make sure there is nothing wrong (there probably isn't). They will help you get your period straightened out, and if you are still having extra long periods then switch to an alternative product that doesn't irritate your skin down there!