10 Reasons Sex Can Be Painful

There are so many ways for us to describe sex: exciting, thrilling, empowering, spine-tingling—notice how we didn't mention "painful" or "stinging." When sex feels less than pleasurable, it can often signal a larger issue, like a bacterial infection or a psychological issue.

There are so many ways for us to describe sex: exciting, thrilling, empowering, spine-tingling—notice how we didn't mention "painful" or "stinging." When sex feels less than pleasurable, it can often signal a larger issue, like a bacterial infection or a psychological issue.
#You’re stressed out
Stress alone won’t result in painful sex, but it does impact arousal. If you’re thinking about moving in two weeks or you and your partner were just in a fight—whatever the stressor—it can decrease the amount of lubrication and muscle relaxation. A bad case of the nerves has also been linked with pelvic floor muscle spasms and bacterial infections—both common causes of painful sex.

#You have ingrown hairs.
Sometimes a botched bikini wax can leave you with unpleasant pimples, which can be painful when there's friction. If you're feeling the burn, load up on a skin-soothing serum and wait it out.
#You’re in a bad state of mind
It’s not too surprising that your emotions play a role—fear, guilt, shame, embarrassment, or awkwardness about having sex can make it hard to relax, notes the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). And when you can’t relax, arousal becomes difficult, and pain may result.

#You have a sexual dysfunction.
Yes, though it's not often talked about, some women (often in their teens or early twenties) experience a disorder known as vaginismus—where the muscles of the pelvic floor involuntarily spasm or tighten during sex and make penetration painful or impossible. Shooting pain during sex can also be attributed to hyperactive nerve fibers around the vulva.

#You’re going through the change
Perimenopause and menopause top the list when it comes to below-the-belt issues that can affect sex drive. Are you aware of these perimenopause symptoms? Atrophic vaginitis is one of the most common culprits during this time of life. “Atrophic vaginitis essentially means the vaginal area doesn’t have enough estrogen—so the vaginal skin is not as stretchy and there’s not as much lubrication”

#You have endometriosis
According to a recent study by researchers in Italy, more than half of all women with endometriosis (a condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus) experience intense pain during sex. The location of the endometriosis determines the level of pain; for instance, if the endometriosis is behind the vagina and the lower part of the uterus, the pain may be more intense.
#You’ve ignored the pain
If painful sex becomes a chronic problem you can start having a physical reaction every time you have intercourse. This is because you’re anticipating that it’s going to hurt, Dr. Dardik explains. And now you’re dealing with the psychological component of pain in addition to the initial cause. “Don’t pretend it’s going to go away,” she urges. Don’t be shy to get help from your gynecologist and find out how to make sex enjoyable once again.

#You're using the wrong positions.
Blame kama sutra books for introducing you to how-the-hell-do-they-contort-their-bodies-like-that sex positions. It's always good to experiment and deviate from your go-to routine, but the Butter Churner (Google it) might not be for everyone. According to Fulbright, a guy's curvature can make your go-to moves feel a little off from time to time.

#You just gave birth.
First off, if your libido can bounce back right away after childbirth, GO YOU. But caution: It'll take your body some time to get back to its former glory. Some doctors suggest a four to six week window after childbirth as a good time frame to get your groove back, but it all depends on the individual.

#You haven't had sex in a long time.
Sex slump, dry spell, whatever you want to call it, the struggle's real. We're not saying you should jot down sex in your weekly planner, but just know it's totally normal for it to hurt if you haven't done it since Game of Thrones season 1.
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