WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 1998: Re: Brown discharge after masterbating

Re: Brown discharge after masterbating

From: Patti Tessler, FNP (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 Jul 1998 17:35:49 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 30 Jul 1998, Stephanie wrote: >
>Hello,
>I noticed a brownish-colored, "watery" discharge on my panties after
>masterbating. There is no odor or itching or pain associated with it.
>Also looks like there are little "pieces" (very little) of something
>mixed in with discharge. Not uniform discharge. (I realized the
>discharge hours later...it wasn't immediately following). I am on birth
>control pills (Ortho Cyclen) and wasn't sure if this is playing a part
>in it. During intercourse, I don't notice any discharge...but seems
>after masterbating sometimes, I do get a discharge. Could I be
>"injuring" or irritating myself internally while masterbating? I do
>insert a finger when masterbating. Also, I do notice some irritation,
>especially against the wall of my vagina towards the rear of it, not at
>the entrance. Also, sometimes when I orgasm, I will notice very, very
>mild "cramping" (like menstrual cramps), but this doesn't happen often.
>What could this be?

I would guess that the discharge is brown because your period was relatively recent, and the discharge looks different from that after sex because there's no semen mixed with the vaginal fluids. If the discharge has an associated odor or irritation and lasts for a day or two, check it out with your health care provider.

I don't know what you mean by "irritation" on the vaginal wall. If you're feeling pain or burning, it might be a sign to be more gentle. If it persists, get it looked at.

Remember to wash anything that goes in your vagina beforehand, and don't go from anal to vaginal sex play without washing the finger/penis/sex toy first.

--
Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS
Family Nurse Practitioner

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