Sexual Health

DISCLAIMER, we may give you an idea of whats wrong but if you feel somthing isnt right only a Doctor can give you a proper examination, assessment, and give you proper treatment for whatever problem you may have.

Dyspareunia

Dyspareunia is the clinical name for painful sexual intercourse. The first time a women has sex they will naturally feel pain, this is caused by the hymen being torn and is the point a women "loses her virginity".

However if a women continues to have pain during sexual intercourse this is a sign that something else may be going on.

Pain during penetration may be caused by any of the following.

Insufficient lubrication or not being wet enough can hurt to fix this engage in more foreplay, it can also be caused by a drop in estrogen levels after menopause, after childbirth or during breast-feeding.

Injury, trauma or irritation can also cause entry pain. This can also includes injuries, pelvic surgery, female circumcision, episiotomy or a congenital abnormality.

An infection in your genital area or urinary tract can cause painful intercourse eczema or other skin problems in your genital area also can be the problem.

Vaginismus is the last problem on our list and it is caused by involuntary spasms of the muscles of the vaginal wall, you may want to talk to a sex therapist about this or see a doctor.

Deep pain

Deep pain usually occurs with deep penetration and may be more pronounced with certain positions.

Certain illnesses and conditions such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine prolapse, retroverted uterus, uterine fibroids, cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids and ovarian cysts can be the cause.

Surgeries or medical treatments that involve your pelvic area, including hysterectomy, can sometimes cause painful intercourse. In addition, medical treatments for cancer, such as radiation and chemotherapy, can cause changes that make sex painful.

Emotional factors

Emotions are deeply intertwined with sexual activity and may play a role in any type of sexual pain. Emotional factors include:

Psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, fear of intimacy or relationship problems can contribute to a low level of arousal and a resulting discomfort or pain.

If your pelvic floor muscles are tight due to stress you may have pain during intercourse.

A history of sexual abuse may play a role as well due to the emotional effects

Last, Pain durring one sexual encounter can lead to fear of recurring pain, making it difficult to relax, which can lead to more pain.

In the end, the best way to fix this problem is to relax, go slow with someone you like and trust and use lube and foreplay. If this does not solve the problem, you should see a doctor to make sure its not a more serous condition.