Burning down there when I pee
You sit down to pee, and it stings as it comes out. The burn often feels like it is on the outside, on the skin and lips, not deep inside. For some women it lingers a minute or two after they are done.
One common reason is dry, thin skin in and around the vagina. When estrogen drops, that skin gets thinner and gives up its soft, moist layer. Urine is salty, so it can bite on skin that is already raw.
Other things can cause the same sting. A bladder infection, a yeast issue, or a small split in the skin can all burn. Soaps, wipes, pads, and some laundry products can add to it.
When to see someone
See a doctor if you also have a fever, chills, back or side pain, or blood in your pee. Get checked soon if the burning lasts more than two days, or comes with new discharge, a sore, or a lump. Go the same day if you are pregnant, have diabetes, or the pain is severe.
Below is a list of traditional and home remedies people have used for vaginal dryness. Each one carries a grade that shows how much research exists, not a promise of any result. Treat the list as notes to bring to your doctor or pharmacist.



