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Dyspareunia: Symptoms and Causes
Dyspareunia is a term used to describe any type of pain with sexual intercourse, affecting individuals of all ages and genders. It is usually a symptom of an underlying condition,...
Does Vaginismus Last Forever?
Key Takeaways Painful sex is a common issue, with vaginismus being a condition characterized by involuntary muscle tightening of the vagina which leads to discomfort and pain during penetration. The...
Painful Sex and Sexual Desire
“Sex is not supposed to hurt.” We hear that all the time, but the sad fact for millions of women is that sex does hurt. In fact, the American College...
My Female Partner is Worried About Painful Sex: What do I do?!
It is more common than you might think for women to experience painful sex. Approximately 75 percent of women experience pain during or after sex at some point in their...
Vaginal Dilators: What’s the Scoop?
Help relieve the symptoms of vaginismus: pain with sex, insertion of tampons, pelvic exams, or any other kind of wanted penetration. Pain with sex or any vaginal penetration can be difficult,...
Estrogen & the Female Body
Many women note that their body changes after menopause. Common complaints include changes in vaginal tissue (e.g., dryness, pain, fragility), skin (e.g., thinning, easy bruising), mood (e.g., mood swings, depression),...
