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Don't Worry As Sex Allergy Can Be Cured

An interesting study conducted by researchers at the University of Cincinnati suggested that some women can become allergic to their sexual partners.

"It's really a very rare condition, but it does happen," Dr. David Resnick, immunologists and allergist at New York's Presbyterian Hospital revealed to "LiveScience."

The American team analyzed data coming from nearly 1,000 women. 130 of those included in the study showed allergy symptoms to one or all of their partners.

The experts outlined that most common symptoms associated with this type of allergy are vaginal burning and itching. However, it was said that in severe cases the allergy could lead even to difficulties in breathing.

"Typically symptoms occur within 30 minutes of intercourse, but in rare cases it may be hours or even days later," explained Dr. David Resnick.

"Although reports of the condition in the scientific literature are relatively rare, there may be women with semen allergy who go undiagnosed because their symptoms are mild or they routinely use condoms," he added.

It was also suggested that the semen allergy can be cured by putting "diluted samples of semen to a woman's vagina every 20 minutes, gradually increasing the concentration over the course of several hours." Doctors recommend regular sex after this medical procedure.

"Treatment failure is associated with couples who do not engage in frequent intercourse that re-exposes the patient to the allergen. Patients not living near their partners can refrigerate or freeze specimens so they can continue frequent exposure," said Dr. David Resnick.