There are times when women experience pain during or after sex, and the story we always hear is “Oh. That’s normal.” The problem is that this isn’t always true, and some women can disregard serious issues with their bodies because of this misconception. In truth, there can be many reasons for your pain, some ordinary and some not. We’re here to shed a little more light on this part of the sexual experience and to bust some of these false ideas about the female body.
Do I Need to See a Doctor"
Most causes of a woman?s pain during or after intercourse can be isolated and treated with a little investigation. However, do not be afraid to talk to your doctor about exactly what’s going on if you need. There is no reason to suffer through if sex hurts; it is supposed to be pleasurable for both partners.
Normal pain during intercourse (dyspareunia) is focused in a woman?s labia, vaginal area, or pelvic area, occurring during or immediately following. The first question you need to ask yourself when this happens is “does the pain go away within a minute or two afterwards"” If so, it is probably not something that needs to be dealt with by a trip to the emergency room and a follow up with your gynecologist. If your symptoms are more prolonged or not centered in these areas, it’s possible your problem has nothing to do with sex, and you should make an appointment to see a professional immediately.
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