It may depend on whether or not you had an underlying condition such as lichen's schlerosis as to the effect of itchiness & soreness. Here's a couple of practical hints that helped me. Switch your underwear to 100% cotton boy-shorts for a while. No elastic leg openings or nylon to rub against that sensitive area. Don't wear jeans or pants with thick, or abrasive center seams more often than necessary. If you do, get a period pad to wear to cushion your "tender area". After you go to the bathroom, sit on the edge of the tub and use the hand shower for a warm rinse. Sit on a towel to pat dry. Use gold bond or medical powder to keep the area dry. If your skin is tight with scarring, use a scar reducing scream to soften the scar - which should cut down on pain and itching. Finally, get some anti-itch spray for sunburns and use that if the itching gets too bad. Steroid creams can sometimes be useful but talk to your doctor only if these other things don't work. I've been there - good luck!