[SignificanceSuper397]

20F, I do not drink or smoke or take drugs.

For the past 3 days I have been having internal pelvic pain/discomfort which comes and goes in waves. Sometimes the pain increases in intensity, sometimes it is sharp or dull. Very occasionally the pain travels down to my vagina a bit, but it’s mostly between the belly button and my vagina. My vagina itself doesn’t feel sore or painful. The pain feels internal, and today the pain seems to be increasing in frequency. I have no other symptoms.

This is quite embarrassing to say, but I suspect it is because I have been “masturbating” recently. I say masturbating in inverted commas because I do this thing where I watch porn/aroused but don’t actually orgasm because I feel guilty orgasming and masturbating. I used to masturbate a lot when I was younger, but for the past 3 years it’s been occasional. Recently I masturbated around 7 days ago. But it was a bit suspicious because normally after masturbating I don’t feel horny at all, in fact all of horniness really disappears and I feel off-put from sex (for a few days). But for the most recent one I was still incredibly horny after masturbating. So for the next few days I kept doing the thing where I watch porn/stimulate but don’t orgasm, until about Wednesday when I started developing this pelvic pain that comes and goes in waves.

I know when you get aroused blood rushes to your nether regions so I’m not sure whether it has something to do with that.

Also yesterday I went for a run, I’m not sure whether that would somehow make the pain worse.

My most recent menstrual cycle was from 10 April to 14 April. I have no issues urinating.

I have not been officially diagnosed but I’m 99% sure I have Social Anxiety/General Anxiety Disorder. I panic and overthink easily so I’m not sure whether that is somehow fuelling the pain as well, and I’m just really scared right now.

Thank you.

[Wednesday L.F.]

Hello, and welcome to our forums!

I can certainly understand how that would be frightening. Unexplained pain on top of an anxiety disorder is a lot to deal with, for sure.

What you describe sounds very much like something that should be investigated by your regular doctor. If you don't have one, is there a Planned Parenthood near you? You can go there anonymously and for free if those are factors for you.

Mild pain can be the result of an infection--which could stem from masturbation if you're not using clean hands or sterile objects. There are any number of other reasons this pain could be happening. Some will have simple fixes, and others may not. Knowing what's happening is key.

[Eeshan]

Random pelvic pain can have many different causes, ranging from minor issues to more serious conditions. Some possible causes of pelvic pain include:

1. Menstrual cramps: Many women experience cramping or pain in the lower abdomen during their menstrual cycle.
2. Ovarian cysts: Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can form on the ovaries. They may cause pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen.
3. Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and inflammation in the pelvic area.
4. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): PID is an infection of the reproductive organs that can cause pelvic pain, fever, and other symptoms.
5. Urinary tract infections (UTIs): UTIs can cause pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen, as well as other symptoms like frequent urination, burning during urination, and fever.
6. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): IBS is a common condition that can cause abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel movements.
7. Fibroids: Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that can develop in the uterus, causing pain or pressure in the lower abdomen.

If you are experiencing random pelvic pain, it's important to talk to your healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment. Depending on the cause of the pain, treatment may involve medication, lifestyle changes, or other interventions.