9 Skin Problems You Can Get From Having Sex

"If your vagina feels itchy or irritated immediately after sex and you used a latex condom, you may have a latex allergy," says dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban M.D. "Solve this by using hydrocortisone cream and by switching contraception methods. You may also have an allergy to lubricant. Switch to an organic, chemical-free lubricant instead."

Sexual intercourse can cause little vaginal cuts and tears in your skin that are harmless, but can be painful. "If you experience bleeding after intercourse, it can signal multiple problems," says Dr. Shamban. "Occasionally it can be due to tiny tears at the introitus. Use a Sitz bath, and call your doctor if it doesn't stop bleeding or is extremely painful."

"Vaginal yeast infections can also occur, causing itching and a cheesy discharge," says Dr. Shamban. A yeast infection isn't sexually transmitted, but it can occur after sex due to changes in the skin or if your partner has a yeast infection.

Genital warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and are soft growths that appear on the genitals. "Fewer people these days let their pubic hair grow very long, which means people are more likely to get genital warts because there is more direct skin-to-skin contact due to less hair being in the way," says dermatologist Dr. David Lortscher, M.D. The HPV vaccine Gardasil can help protect you from the most common HPV strains that cause genital warts, along with wearing a condom.

Although sex can actually help your complexion by improving blood circulation, it can also cause breakouts between the friction, sweat, and other oils. "Sweat alone does not cause acne, but sweat can mix with makeup, bacteria, oils and other impurities on your skin," says dermatologic surgeon Dr. Sejal Shah M.D. "If the skin is not cleansed, this mixture can settle into your pores, clogging them and leading to acne." Keeping your skin clean after sex can help prevent sex bumps. If you can't shower, consider using a cleansing wipe instead.

"Herpes can be easily transmitted during sex, and most often will occur on genitals and oral locations but can occur on other parts of the body," says Dr. Papantoniou. "To prevent this, use protection with partners, and optimally have testing for STDs prior."

"Allergic contact dermatitis can occur if you are sensitive to cologne or body sprays being used by either partner," says Dr. Papantoniou. "This will show up 1-3 days later and will present as an itchy rash in areas of contact." This one can't always be avoided if you're not aware of what your partner is wearing, but it will go away, and hydrocortisone can be applied for relief.

You can also get skin irritation from the rubbing of short hairs on the body or face. "This happens from friction with short sharp hairs," says Dr. Papatoniou. "Either shave closely before contact or allow the hairs to grow longer to prevent irritation."

Trichomoniasis is an STI that occurs five to 28 days after a person is infected. It can cause genital burning and itching, redness and swelling, and painful urination, and is often accompanied by a gray, frothy discharge with an unpleasant smell. It can be treated with antibiotics, and you can lower your risk of getting trichomoniasis by using a condom.