Question 1

penetration during sex is painful i have been sexually inactive for 10 years, but now met the right man, however, penetration has been impossible... seems like my vagina has shrunk.   tried using yes and it helped some, but still could not achieve penetra

Accepted Answer

As : As you age, changes in your hormone levels can cause issues that can make sex uncomfortable. Luckily, they're treatable! here are a few tips below.

- vaginal dryness: as you age, your estrogen levels decrease which can lead to vaginal dryness. Lubricants can help - don't be afraid to explore different kinds. Many of the newer, water-based ones can provide a silky smooth feel as opposed to the sticky old-fashioned medical types.

- thinning vaginal walls: also a result of decreased estrogen. Talk to your ob/gyne. They may be able to prescribe a topical estrogen cream or other medication to help thicken vaginal walls and make sex more comfortable.

- foreplay: make him work for it. As you age, it can take a little longer to become aroused, so enjoy each other for a while first - the more aroused you are, the more enjoyable the sex will be.

The good news: your vagina doesn't shrivel up or shrink. You are just fine.

And a tip for all women: urinate immediately after sex. This helps to wash out any bacteria that could have been pushed into your urethra while having sex, thus avoiding a urinary tract infection. And practice safe sex. Sexually transmitted diseases do not discriminate based on age.

Question 2

i always get very irritated and swollen right outside my vagina during sex which makes it painful and unpleasant. what can relive this?

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Tough: Try an oil based lubricant and sometimes spermicide from a condom can do it.  Don't set up this association in your brain, it is treatable, thus astroglide invention.  Something will help, your not eternally resigended to painful intercourse.  It is termed medically as superficial dyspareunia; try looking it up, and see your doc or provider.  A good women's health nurse practitioner can also help.

Question 3

for about a week now my vagina has been in pain. for about a week now my vagina has been in pain. i noticed it first during sex. it wasn't that painful at first, but after the first day it was too painful to have sex. i would also have sudden and frequent

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Hello. : Hello. I can't diagnose your condition. You have had pain with sexual intercourse and a week of urinary urgency with an episode of vaginal bleeding.  I don't know if you have any vaginal discharge or if there was any burning with urination. Some possibilities: inflammation of your urethra by sex or infection,  urinary tract infection, vaginal infection (yeast, std).  I recommend that you get this evaluated. Take care.

Question 4

i am sexually active .(no stis) about 3-4 days before my period starts, my vagina burns on the inside and out. it's also painful stretchin during sex?

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Vaginal pain: hello ~ this could be caused by a number of things but prominent would be bacterial vaginosis, fungal infections like thrush or a particularly dry vagina which can be due to inflammation or medication. I think it would not be an un-necessary enterprise to visit an OBGYN so that they can take a peek and see if there is anything serious going on or you could start using OTC anti-fungal cream.Thanks

Question 5

why would my vagina stay dry during sex.?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: It could be that there hasn't been enough forplay or that you are not being emotionally stimulated enough. Some women have more problems with this as they get older. The best thing to do is to use KY jelly, and have your partner put it on his penis as well as around the entrance to the vagina prior to starting intercourse.  This will work well for you both.

Question 6

what do i take to make my vagina wet during sex?

Accepted Answer

Lubricant: You can use vaginal lubricant most of which are over the counter. You do not necessarily need medications. The only medication newly available is "Osphena" and only in post menopausal women.

Question 7

why is my vagina smelling like garlic during sex?

Accepted Answer

Garilic: I would be suspicious you have Bacterial Vaginosis.

Question 8

what does it mean if my wifes vagina hurts during sex?

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Could be many proble: Problems, she needs to see her gyn for an exam , cultures , and ultrasound.

Question 9

is it advisable  to suck a woman's vagina during sex??

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Not abnormal: It is fine if it gives pleasure to both partners but there is no other advantage to it

Question 10

why does the top right inside of my vagina hurt during sex?

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Vagina: You MUST see your Gynecologist as soon as possible, and please don't participate in any sex until you have seen the doctor!

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Penetration during sex is painful i have been sexually inactive for 10 years, but now met the right man, however, penetration has been impossible... seems like my vagina has shrunk. tried using yes and it helped some, but still could not achieve penetra

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I always get very irritated and swollen right outside my vagina during sex which makes it painful and unpleasant. what can relive this?

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For about a week now my vagina has been in pain. for about a week now my vagina has been in pain. i noticed it first during sex. it wasn't that painful at first, but after the first day it was too painful to have sex. i would also have sudden and frequent

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I am sexually active .(no stis) about 3-4 days before my period starts, my vagina burns on the inside and out. it's also painful stretchin during sex?

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Why would my vagina stay dry during sex.?

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What do i take to make my vagina wet during sex?

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Why is my vagina smelling like garlic during sex?

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What does it mean if my wifes vagina hurts during sex?

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Is it advisable to suck a woman's vagina during sex??

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Why does the top right inside of my vagina hurt during sex?

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