If this isn't an STD, what is it?? (possibly tmi!)

[DeenofDeenz]

Been with boyfriend two months. He's had a vasectomy and so stupidly I agreed to unprotected sex (he'd been married 17 years, divorced for two, nobody since the ex wife - I trusted him).

All fine since.

Except - recently I have had an increase in discharge. My periods went all funny (almost seemed like watery blood, hard to explain) and more recently - I really smell down there which was never a problem before. It stinks, like a semen/fishy smell - so much so I'm sure I can smell it through my jeans.

And now - pain during sex. I feel so sore down there during sex, it feels irritating iyswim? It is a bit red from sex last night but we did have sex a few times so maybe normal???

Anyway I'm starting to worry. What do you reckon??

BV?

Not sexually transmitted.

Get checked, it's clearly not normal for you so while it might not be an std, it still needs attention. Hope you feel better soon OP.

Why don't you think it is an STI? 2 months seems like a good time for one to show up (not that I know how long they take).

Best thing is to get yourself checked.

you could be allergic to his semen if nothing else is wrong.

Sounds like bacterial vaginosis - not an sti but an imbalance of your ph levels that allows bacteria to grow. Very common with a new partner - you can get antibiotics from your doctor or rePhresh from Boots that is meant to work too

Agree that it sounds like bacterial vaginosis.

Yup, fishy spunk smell is usually BV.

Does he have any symptoms such as the ones you've described? In particular does his semen smell 'off' and does he have any discharge from his penis?

The point is, we can't diagnose you over the internet. But don't be scared to go to the GP- it is not necessarily an STD, and your symptoms sound like something pretty commonplace and not sexually contracted anyway. Nine chances out of ten, it will just require a swab and a course of antibiotics. But do make that appointment.

Get yourself to a Sexual Health Clinic. Probably a better option than the GP, they have seen it all and more.
Walk in, no hassle over anything.