[Heel n Toe]

Originally Posted by Laneco

OMG.... Of all the uses for meat tenderizer I could NEVER picture using it on my seldom-see-the-light-of-day parts... Out of morbid curiosity, what exactly does the meat tenderizer do to your tender bits?

It supposedly chemically neutralizes the venom. I've heard that some lifeguards keep it handy for jellyfish stings, too.
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When a bee stings, it’s important to get the stinger out as fast as possible, as it can take a few minutes for all the venom to be released. The faster it’s out, the less venom that’s released, and the less severe the reaction. Though there are many techniques for removing the stinger, like using the dull end of a knife or edge of a credit card, I’ve always been able to simply pull it out with my fingers. A wasp’s sting won’t leave a stinger.

The site of the sting should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol or soap and water to prevent infection. A salve of baking soda and water or meat tenderizer (which neutralizes the venom) can also help reduce future swelling and pain. Ice packs help, and I’ve been using them frequently to numb the itch. Since a bee sting causes a histamine reaction, taking an over-the-counter antihistamine can be effective in reducing swelling, and an anti-inflammatory can help with the pain. Though there are many purported over-the-counter and home remedies for stings, the results are questionable. In a 2003 article in Slate magazine, the author does a semi-rigorous analysis of home and pharmaceutical treatment approaches. His conclusions? Caladryl (calamine with pain killer), baking soda mixed with vinegar, and meat tenderizer are “excellent” options, while toothpaste is the “best.” And the overall winner, beating out antihistamine and cortisone creams, sliced onions, and insect bite relief sticks, was ice. I’ve been religiously using an ice pack during the waking hours, though it’s not so convenient for bedtime.

http://www.divinecaroline.com/22368/77866-buzz-bee-stings--bugs-summer/3