Re: smegma / question for debiefoxx?

[Guest guest]

Smegma in of itself is not bad. It is just the accumulation of natural body

fluids. I believe it is only a problem if it dries out and forms hard

kernels. The dry kernels irritate the clitoris and hood causing the formation

of adhesions. Not to mention pain. The bacteria that normally reside in it

are reported to be of the harmless variety. Smegma may produce a strong odor

though. Do not be overly concerned if you find smegma under your hood.

I would have to guess your hood completely conceals your clitoral glans and

is difficult to retract. There has to be a concealed place for these

accumulations to form. I would guess most women do not have this type of

anatomy. I am guessing, but I believe most women can retract their hood so

their entire glans can be exposed. I also know there are women who cannot do

this. I am not aware that either case posses a particular health risk.

I have no idea as to how much oil and other substances the glands on and

around the clitoris produce. Since these are oil producing glands, their

production is closely related throughout the body, I believe. If you have

oily skin, I would not be surprised if your body produced significant amounts

of smegma as well. Just a guess though. To frequent cleaning and soaps could

also irritate these glands.

Your clitoris being highly sensitive may have nothing to do with the

accumulation of smegma. On the other hand, if not so nice bacteria is present

it could. I have no information on this, I am only guessing at the

possibility. If your doctor said nothing about the lab results, I would guess

it is just normal harmless bacteria and smegma. You may want to see the lab

results, you paid for them, they are yours.

I would guess most women do not need to make a special effort to clean their

clitoris. This is because activities like bathing, wiping, masturbation, and

other sexual activities would cause the clitoral hood to retract, and any

accumulation of smegma would be removed as a result. Women who do not touch

their clitoris at all would be more likely to experience problems. If you

have to make a special effort to retract your hood, and if you can never

expose your entire clitoral glans, things could be different. Some women do

have very narrow openings in their hood which prevent access to their

clitoral glans.

What should you do? Probably not too much. If your clitoris is so sensitive

that it interferes with everyday activities then I would recommend you ask

your doctor to have a look. They should perhaps numb the area and then look

for any hidden accumulations that may be present, as well as adhesions. If

they cannot see into your hood they may have to insert a blunt probe and feel

around a bit. The reason for the anesthetic. You will likely have a very sore

clitoris afterwards.

In rare cases, they may need to surgically modify the hood so it would be

easier for you to expose your clitoris. I do not recommend removal of the

entire hood, especially if you have a sensitive clitoris. I am guessing you

do not need to pursue this option at present. It may making caring for your

clitoris easier, but there may not be any health benefit.

You may want to take a Q-tip and lubricate it with a petroleum based

antibiotic ointment, and gently insert it under your hood. Then apply the

ointment to your clitoris. Do this at bed time. It may not be a bad idea to

gently massage your clitoris, masturbate, at this time as well. If you are

not in the mood to masturbate, just rub your clitoris for a minute or two. If

you find you can insert the Q-tip lubricated with a petroleum based lubricant

easily, after a week or two try using plain water as a lubricant. Be gentle,

but just wash your clitoris with this. You probably would not need or want to

do this daily, perhaps once a week. Do not use petroleum based lubricants

near or in your vagina, they increase the risk for infection. Test the weave

on the Q-tip to see that they do not unravel easily. If you get that material

stuck under your hood you will probably develop some irritation, if not an

infection.

Much of what I have said in this long winded response is an educated guess,

not know to be fact.