Nothing ruins a good time in bed like pain and discomfort.
Pelvic pain during sex, athough unwanted and disruptive, is more common than you might think.
For example, according to our experts, many people need more foreplay than we may be getting.
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Sexual position is another common cause for discomfort, especially for those with a retroverted uterus.
Take, for example, use offeminine hygiene products.
She explains untreated STIs can cause painful inflammation in the vagina, cervix, and uterus.
Tanouye also says not to discount UTIs and other uterine diseases as probable causes.
Prescribed meds can help, as does thoroughly cleaning toys or other sexual aids while the condition clears.
Other Medical Conditions
Other common, painful causes can disrupt your sex life.
For example, Lincoln states that physical issuessuch as fibroidsand cysts can be truly life-altering.
All that is to say: If you’re in pain, talk to your doctor.
Ob-gyns have a host of remedies at their disposal, up to and including surgery when needed.
risk narratives around safety or exploitation because of previous sexual trauma," she tellsAllure.
Essentially, don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Also, know that these discussions are nothing to be embarrassed about.
“This is what we do, day in, day out,” she says.
“I talk about vaginas, sex all kinds of sex every single day, all day.
I’ve heard everything; it’s all normal to me.”
Finally, if you don’t feel heard, go see someone else.
Both Tanouye and Lincoln also highly recommend a widely untapped resource: nurses.
“like don’t give up,” pleads Lincoln.
“I promise you there’s better health out there.”
