Hi girls,
I've found my problem has eased a little, but not totally. I'm strongly considering getting off the pill since reading some people's posts. When my thrush (or whatever it is) seems to appear, I use a mild antifungal cream for a few days and after that goes, I can almost have sex comfortably.
My boy and I try to get in a position where his penis doesn't put pressure at the back of my vagina, but rather the front. It does not tear there, and actually feels kind of nice and different.
I've found that heaps of foreplay and lube helps, but after about 15-20 mins of sex, it starts rubbing and hurting and I get small tears. It stings when I pee, but is usually not noticeable the next day, although I'm too scared to have sex again for a few days.
I've found my self esteem very low because of this, especially since my gyno has no idea about it. When I see a specialist, hopefully soon, I'm taking this whole forum thread as evidence!
Also, a friend told me that if you suffer from thrush too long, it changes the nerves in your vagina, and instead of feeling pleasure, it turns into pain. I'll have to check this idea out though. It may be misleading.
I'm glad I'm not alone. I hope you all find the cure.
xx west
Also, see this forum. It mentions similar problems, but seemingly more complicted.
http://www.abchomeopathy.com/forum2.php/23652/