31/10/2026
Should s*x be painful? ❤️🩹
Pain during s*x has a medical name: dyspareunia.
And while it is more common than many people realise, persistent or recurrent pain during s*x deserves attention.
Pain may be felt around the entrance of the va**na or deeper inside the pelvis. Possible causes include va**nal dryness, infections, pelvic floor muscle problems such as vaginismus, v***al skin conditions, endometriosis and other pelvic conditions.
For women going through perimenopause or menopause, falling oestrogen levels can also cause va**nal dryness and discomfort, and va**nal oestrogen may be an option for some women.
The important thing is that treatment depends on the cause. This might include treating an infection or skin condition, pelvic floor physiotherapy, lubricants or moisturisers, va**nal dilators, va**nal oestrogen, or psychos*xual support.
Please don’t feel that you simply have to endure painful s*x. If it keeps happening, speak to your healthcare professional so you can find out why. ❤️
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