Question 1

is painful sex normal?

Accepted Answer

: No. It is not normal to have painful sex. Painless sex is the norm. One's primary care doctor can evaluate the pain symptoms. The doctor will examine the patient and want to know where the pain is, how it starts, how it ends, what makes it worse, and what makes it better. One will want to describe exact what movements and activities are going on that lead to pain.

Question 2

i need help needed. desperate for help, painful sex?

Accepted Answer

This issue would be : Better served with a one on one consultation. I don't know if you are a male or female. You could see your personal physician. Gynecologists often evaluate this problem in women.  If you are male you could be evaluated by a urologists. If there appears to be a possible infection - an std clinic would be appropriate as well.

Question 3

painful sex every time i have it even we do the normal stuff. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Gynecologist: Lack of secretions/ lubrications. Large penis with smaller vagina. Vaginismus. I would discuss this with your gynecologist.

Question 4

painful sex while in menopause?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal atrophy: results from lack of estrogen. This thinning of the vaginal mucosa makes intercourse painful for the post menopausal woman. The condition can be treated with vaginal estrogen or systemic estrogen. Vaginal lubricants also help.

Question 5

painful sex even after receiving a hymenectomy. what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Patience: If the procedure was done recently a period of abstinence is recommended to allow for healing. If after, say 2-3 weeks there is still pain then you should see your doctor to insure that everything is healing okay.

Question 6

painful sex has stopped now that i have stopped taking the pill after 6 years. could the pill have caused this pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending on the strength of the birth control pill, very low dose pills can cause vaginal dryness leading to uncomfortable intercourse.  Coming off the pill allows your ovaries to start producing higher levels of estrogen and more vaginal lubrication.

Question 7

it has been three days after protected but painful sex and i am spotting very lightly. is there something i should worry about, or likely just a tear?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Post-coital bleeding (bleeding after sexual intercourse) is most likely related to a vaginal tear.  A history of painful intercourse strengthens the suspicion.  The tear can be small or extensive, so if there is prolonged or heavy bleeding, an evaluation with a doctor should ensue.

Question 8

painful sex.  period stopped and then restarted?

Accepted Answer

GYB exam: Check for vagina dryness or atrophy due to low hormonal levels. Assuming there is not infection or tear use of female hormone cream is often helpful as well as sexual lubrication. Spend 15-20 minutes on prolonged foreplay and have all hormone levels checked.

Question 9

how can i prevent painful sex?

Accepted Answer

Be...: Truly turned on.  Thatt usually requires a caring and loving relationship, not what pop american culture suggests you should want.  A partner that cares would not want you to have discomfort.  Have you discussed this? Obviously being turned on will lubricate you. The other choices are to use a lubricant, avoid whatever type of sex you are having, or chooosing to have sex.  Sex is a mutual choice!

Question 10

can the depo shot be the cause of painful sex?

Accepted Answer

No: There are many causes of painful intercourse but the Depoprovera birth control shot is not one of them.

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Painful sex has stopped now that i have stopped taking the pill after 6 years. could the pill have caused this pain?

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