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I am just starting to be sexually active. how long will sex continue to hurt and when will it become pleasurable?
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Sorry it still hurts: Once your hymen is broken, sex with a caring loving partner should be pleasurable. If your discomfort is due to inadequate lubrication, more foreplay and easing into intercourse (plus or minus additional lubricants like k-y jelly or lubricated condoms) can stop the discomfort. If your partner is too rough or impatient, then the problem isn't you, it's the selfish partner. See your gyn for advice!
Answered 6/6/2017
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Variable: If you and your partner are proceeding gradually enough that enough natural vaginal lubrication develops before intercourse, it should not hurt. You may need to experiment on your own to learn what your body enjoys, and then share this with your partner so that you enjoy sex also.
Answered 6/2/2015
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