Yes, I've had a vaginal yeast infection before, and this feels like the same kind of intense ITCH. That's why I thought that might be what it was. It is MORE in the rectum, a little less but still there between rectum and vagina. Vagina itself is not itchy at all. I did have hemmorhoids when I was pregnant (2 years ago) and have had some on-and-off bleeding issues with those, but not in a while (several months). I have some prescription cream from my OBGYN that has lidocaine and something else in it, I have been using that. Also, I do shave my privates, but as far as I know, I didn't cut myself, and this seems more of an "intense" kind of problem than that. I'm going to see how it is tomorrow, (hopefully better) and then go from there. Thank you to all of those who replied.