A 18-year-old female asked:

everytime after having sex with my boyfriend, my perineum hurts like it has been cut. my boyfriend is on the thicker side. how can i prevent this?!

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Family Medicine 30 years experience

Lubrication: There are many different over the counter lubricating products that should help.

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Dr. Sheila Liewald commented

Holistic Medicine 14 years experience

Make sure foreplay is adequate. Like stretching your leg muscles, you've gotta warm up!

Feb 18, 2014

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