Eight reasons sex can be painful - and how to fix it
You shouldn’t put up with discomfort when you’re getting intimate
Painful sex is – unfortunately – very common and many people put up with discomfort for months or years before seeking help. I have many patients who say they would never have brought up the issue had I not specifically asked them about it. But it shouldn’t be taboo as it can have a big impact on libido and happiness.
The medical term for painful sex is dyspareunia, which tends to be divided into two types: superficial and deep