Painful sexual intercourse, known as dyspareunia, is more common than you think. Given its taboo nature, not many may be forthcoming about it though. The issue is due to a combination of physical and emotional reasons. While infections anywhere in the vaginal tract can lead to pain, it can also happen when there is dryness and tightness of the vagina. An emotionally unhealthy relationship also is another main cause. For a woman particularly, comfort level in sex is as much as physical as it is emotional.
What are the common ways to treat painful sex?
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Treatment for painful sex in women ranges from doing nothing to surgical treatment if there is endometriosis and/or cervical issues. For most women, it could be a one-off instance and might disappear once a comfort level is established. Adequate foreplay and lubrication can help in these people. If required, counselling with a professional involving the couple also can help break the barrier and improve the relationship. Getting familiar with the person and being comfortable emotionally can help improve sexual experience
What complications can arise out of painful sex?
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While painful sex may be ignored by some women as a normal thing, it should not be. There could be complications like losing interest in sex, which can severely affect the relationship. It can also lead to temporary problems like bleeding and more severe ones like infertility. Do not be silent and bear the pain if sex is painful. It is an easy issue to resolve and should be attended to.
Painful sex has a strong emotional component to it.
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As they say, it is all in the mind. When a woman is not comfortable at an emotional level with her partner, it is bound to reflect in their sex life. In many cases, there may be no physical problem, but just a lack of frankness between the couple that is leading to painful sex. Try having a frank chat before looking at medical ways to treat painful sex. It works in more than half the population.
Painful intercourse can be treated by the couple themselves
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In 90% of the cases, this is definitely true, without any medical help. A frank talk either between the couple alone or when facilitated by a counsellor helps in most cases. It is very important to set realistic expectations from each other and to give time for the sex life to grow. In many cases, better foreplay and improved lubrication can prove to be helpful. If there is a medical condition, like infection, that should be treated for getting rid of pain during sex.
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