Penetrative sex can be uncomfortable, but sometimes it really hurts The medical term for this is dyspareunia , which refers to recurring or persistent pain before, during, or after sex, according to the Mayo Clinic. The pain might only occur upon entry, penetration with anything like a tampon , deep thrusting, or a combination of those — and the level of pain can range from mild to severe. Pain is a complex and multifaceted issue, so there isn't always one single explanation or treatment. And it can be very frustrating when something that's supposed to be pleasurable causes pain and discomfort instead. So we spoke to two experts to find out what can cause painful sex and and which treatments are out there: Dr.

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February 20, pm Updated February 21, am. Sex is supposed to be a pleasurable experience for all parties involved but sometimes it goes horribly, horribly wrong. You may have heard that a man can fracture his penis, but did you know a passionate romp can also leave a woman with a bruised cervix? A bruised cervix can cause a woman intense pain, bleeding, cramps, abdominal pain and discomfort during sex. Pain in the abdomen and cramps may begin within 24 to 48 hours after the initial bruising took place, while the bleeding can happen almost instantly. The bleeding should only be light spotting between your periods, so if you experience anything heavier than that you should see a doctor straight away. It can actually be caused by quite a few different things, including giving birth — which is already painful enough — or a baby kicking the cervix of an expectant mom.
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Many couples are unable to have intercourse because the woman finds that it hurts too much. One woman, named Victoria, described her situation like this:. Now we don't try anymore. We used to be sexual in other ways - arouse each other, and we both would have orgasms. Now I really don't want to do that either because it reminds me of what I can't do, which is have intercourse. I've been to physicians, but they were suggesting an examination, and I can't tolerate a speculum being inserted. But I still want to get help.
If you experience pain or discomfort during or after sex, it can understandably lead to a loss of sexual desire and have a profound effect on your relationships. Pain during sex for men needs investigating and is often treatable, so first of all, go and see your GP. Understanding the type of pain, where in the body it is located and when it occurs can be very helpful in diagnosing and treating the issue. Without it, both of you can become sore. Some women naturally produce enough vaginal lubrication for penetrative sex, some women need extra lubrication and often, with a lot of friction from thrusting, the vagina dries out. There are a wide variety of lubricants available, from pharmacies, supermarkets and on line, so experiment with some! Vaginal dryness can be caused by not being aroused enough, taking certain medications, or experiencing hormone changes, so lots of foreplay and clitoral stimulation might be really helpful and enjoyable! Orgasmic difficulties such as delayed or absent ejaculation can lead to sore genital areas from too much penetration and friction. Make sure you use plenty of lubricant lube and try to take your focus off orgasm as the main goal during sex.