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Common Causes of Painful Intercourse

Mar 06, 2012 No Comments by
Common Causes of Painful Intercourse

Painful intercourse is medically referred to as dyspareunia, and occurs when there is pain or discomfort during or after sexual intercourse. You may have experienced painful intercourse before, but some women may experience it nearly every time they are intimate with their partner. You may experience pain that is mild or at times it may feel excruciating. This can make intimacy with your partner difficult – especially if neither of you know the cause of the problem.

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What to Do When Sex Is Painful or Uncomfortable

May 10, 2011 No Comments by

An active sex life is important to your overall health, but it can be difficult to engage in sexual intercourse when you experience uncomfortable sex and impossible if you’re having painful intercourse. Any discomfort may be a sign of a problem that needs treatment. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help make sexual intercourse comfortable again.

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What Causes Uncomfortable or Painful Sex?

May 05, 2011 No Comments

If you’re experiencing painful sex there may be several factors that are contributing to the pain you feel. These might be physical or psychological causes, usually it will be some combination of both. If you’re trying to figure out where to start it can be helpful to consider some of the most common causes of painful sex.

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