I have a slight burning sensation pretty much all the time, but not bad enough to really hurt. I first began having bladder infections when I became sexually active. Also, I seem to have a low sex drive, but that could be because of the discomfort. It can vary in amount and type with different phases of the menstrual cycle. A discharge is considered abnormal if it occurs in large amounts, has an offensive odor, or is accompanied by itching, soreness or pain.
Bladder infections are common in women, particularly during the reproductive years.
Some women get them repeatedly. Drinking plenty of fluids can often eliminate a mild infection. Other steps that can prevent bladder infections are wearing white cotton underwear, wiping from front to back, urinating before and after intercourse, and urinating when you feel the urge rather than holding it. The vagina might be irritated by a birth-control foam, cream or jelly that you are using. Some women react to the rubber in condoms or diaphragms.