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Why did I get extreme ichiness in my vagina after the first session?

NodaPLOct 14, 2014
I expected some side effects, but this has gone way worse than I expected. I kinda cut my self because of scratching! I'm starting to believe it's more than a side effect.. I think I caught an infection or something :( please help.

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