Painful intercourse at deep penetration

We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Genital injury : Any trauma to the genital region can lead to dyspareunia. Evaluation and treatment of female sexual pain: A clinical review. Inflammation or infection : Inflammation around the vaginal opening is called vulvar vestibulitis. Causes include:. If you are interested in donating, please click here or contact us for more information details at the bottom of this page. Dyspareunia may be classed as superficial felt in the tissues around the entrance of the vagina or deep felt deeper within the pelvis on penile thrusting , depending on the site of the pain.

This content does not have an English version. Though latex allergy is uncommon, some people are sensitive to latex condoms, diaphragms and gloves. Talk to your doctor if you're having painful intercourse. Sometimes the thrust of penetration hurts way inside. Certain medications are known to affect sexual desire or arousal, which can decrease lubrication and make sex painful. Understand the recipe Talking about sex Seeking care and advice. Vaginal Dryness Vaginal dryness is a common obstacle to comfortable sex for midlife women.

Share on: Facebook Twitter. In most women, the wall of the vagina responds to arousal by producing a liquid that moistens the vagina and its entrance, making penetration easier. Understand the recipe Talking about sex Seeking care and advice. Barb DePree, M. Barbiere R.