When Love Hurts: How to Handle the 10 Most Common Causes of Painful Sex
By Rachel Zar, Greatist
“Burning Love” may be a good song to get you in the mood, but if your sex life is accompanied by a burning feeling of any kind, you’re probably more likely to strap on a chastity belt than opt for any kind of sexual encounter. In fact, almost 30 percent of women experience pain during sex (medically called dyspareunia), but many are too embarrassed to report it to a doctor – opting instead to either resign themselves to the hurt or to a sexless existence. The good news? There are other (better) options for coping with painful sex.
Whether it’s mild discomfort or excruciating pain, a variety of conditions can take sex from pleasurable to I’d-rather-be-doing-anything-else. Many of these conditions happen upon penetration (whether with a penis, a finger, or a toy). In some cases, the pain comes merely when the outside of the vagina is touched. Regardless of where it happens, painful sex can affect not only a person’s relationship, but also overall quality of life.
To help understand what’s happening “down there,” check out this breakdown of the ten most common reasons that sex could be uncomfortable or even excruciating – and how to handle them. Then, talk with your doctor about what’s going on. Educating yourself and reaching out for help are two of the most important steps toward getting your amazing sex life back (or having one to begin with). Read more
Whether it’s mild discomfort or excruciating pain, a variety of conditions can take sex from pleasurable to I’d-rather-be-doing-anything-else. Many of these conditions happen upon penetration (whether with a penis, a finger, or a toy). In some cases, the pain comes merely when the outside of the vagina is touched. Regardless of where it happens, painful sex can affect not only a person’s relationship, but also overall quality of life.
To help understand what’s happening “down there,” check out this breakdown of the ten most common reasons that sex could be uncomfortable or even excruciating – and how to handle them. Then, talk with your doctor about what’s going on. Educating yourself and reaching out for help are two of the most important steps toward getting your amazing sex life back (or having one to begin with). Read more
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