hi, i have had ls for close to 20 years now. i was reading about your cream issue. i am currently using one called diprisone OV. if you think you were under prescribed, try one which ends in ov. this means optimised vehicle. meaning it is a stronger cream than most. i havent had any side affects with long term use of this steriod cream nearly every day. the other advise i can give you, is try the ointment rather than cream. not sure if your aware but its more of a jelly based cream so it can be applied wheather your wet or dry. i have found this is the one for me, and has helped with my sex life alot. also incase you dont know, stay awat from soap! i was told that LS is a dermatitis, try soap alternatives. good luck with it