I am 13 months postpartum, 33 years old, married/sexually active, no history of STDs. Off and on since giving birth (the first time probably a couple months after) I've noticed a pain on the side of my clitoris, seemingly where it joins the vaginal skin. The pain is not constant but mainly when it is touched or wiped. I would describe the pain almost as if it is being torn or slit along the join. I've never heard of anything like this before.

I haven't thought to mention it to my OBGYN, because it isn't constant. Today when I used the bathroom it was there again when I cleaned myself, and there was a tiny bit of blood on the toilet paper from that area, not internal.

Important to note is that I never had this before giving birth. Also I know it can't be sexually related, because I have had it when not sexually active. Thanks for any help!

It sounds like a yeast infection under the hood of the clitoris.

It sounds like a yeast infection under the hood of the clitoris.

Yes, 8, very probable. Some women have heavy hoods protecting that part of our anatomy. And in some cases that is why sensation is reduced, or interrupted.