12/09/2021
*PAINFUL IN*******SE/ KURWADZIWA NEBONDE(SEX)*
DEFINITION
Painful in*******se can occur for a variety of reasons — ranging from structural problems to psychological concerns. Many women experience painful in*******se at some point in their lives.
The medical term for painful in*******se is dyspareunia (dis-puh-ROO-nee-uh) — which is defined as persistent or recurrent ge***al pain that occurs just before, during or after in*******se. Talk to your doctor if you're experiencing painful in*******se. Treatments focus on the underlying cause, and can help eliminate or reduce this common problem.
SYMPTOMS
If you experience painful in*******se, you may feel:
Pain only at s*xual pe*******on (entry)
Pain with every pe*******on, even while putting in a tampon
New pain after previously pain-free in*******se
Deep pain during thrusting
Burning pain or aching pain
Throbbing pain, lasting hours after in*******se
When to see a doctor
If you experience recurrent pain during s*x, talk to your doctor. Treating the problem can help your s*x life, your emotional intimacy and your self-image.
CAUSES
Physical causes of painful in*******se differ, depending on whether the pain occurs at entry or with deep thrusting. Emotional factors can be associated with many types of painful in*******se.
Entry pain
Pain during pe*******on may be associated with a range of factors, including:
Insufficient lubrication. This is often the result of not enough foreplay. Insufficient lubrication is also commonly caused by a drop in estrogen levels after menopause, after childbirth or during breast-feeding.
Certain medications are known to inhibit desire or arousal, which can decrease lubrication and make s*x painful. These include antidepressants, high blood pressure medications, sedatives, antihistamines and certain birth control pills.
Injury, trauma or irritation. This includes injury or irritation from an accident, pelvic surgery, female circumcision or a cut made during childbirth to enlarge the
