Is it normal to feel tenderness in your vaginal area during your period?

Question

Exactly what the title states...is it normal to feel slight tenderness in your vaginal area while you're on your period? If not, what's wrong with me and if yes, what causes the tenderness?

Answer 1

I have it too. My guess is that with the body trying to rid itself of the blood and skin cells (your period), the pressure is resulting in the tenderness in the vagina since that is where your period occurs. If it really bothers you, ask your doctor.

Answer 2

I totally have this... no worries. Don't know why, though, probably lymph nodes in your groin.

Answer 3

I have it, too....it sucks, but there is nothing to worry about. Its normal.