Intimacy should feel comfortable. Pain is not something you simply have to put up with, because a cause can often be found and treated.
What is it?
Genital pain during or after sex is called dyspareunia. According to Cleveland Clinic, the pain may be felt on the outside (vulva) or inside (vagina, uterus, pelvis), and about three in four women experience it at some point in life.
Possible causes
Dryness: hormonal changes, childbirth, breastfeeding, menopause, some medicines, or not feeling relaxed enough. Infections: yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, sexually transmitted infections, urinary tract infections. Medical conditions: endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, vulvodynia, skin disorders. Injury or surgery recovery: tears during childbirth or healing after an operation. Emotional factors: stress, fear or past difficult experiences…