A large number of women are said to suffer from painful sex at some time or the other in their lives. In majority this remains unspoken and the women takes it that it may be a normal phenomenon or some think that they are alone with this problem. This condition is known as Dysparennia. Some amount of pain during sex is common and goes off after sometime.

Common causes of Pain during sex:

• Vaginal Dryness
• Vaginismus
• Vaginitis
• Lichen Sclerosis
• Vulvadynia
• Vestibulitis
• Cystitis
• Menopausal Thining
• Endometriosis
• Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases
• Radiation Scarring

Vaginismus - is a phenomenon in which the muscles at the vaginal opening constrict into tight spasm as soon as intercourse is attempted. This is a protective response against penetration and can happen specially with brides because of extreme fear, inhibition, improper sex education, childhood trauma, witnessing an unpleasant sexual activity. This results in a vicious circle of pain and fear.

Vaginitis - is any type of vaginal infection or may be due to some allergic reaction or chemical irritation. The commonest is Thrush - a fungal infection resulting to foul smelling discharge.

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