Dyspareunia is a term for painful lovemaking or the pain during sex. Many women experience pain sooner or later that may occur right before, during or after the sexual lovemaking.
The symptoms of this condition may be related to pain during penetration, new pain, pain during inserting a tampon, burning pain, thrusting pain or aching pain. Superficial pain or pain that develops during penetration is most typical in women with dyspareunia.
The causes for painful lovemaking or pain during sex can be as follows:
1. Vaginal Dryness: Dryness of the vagina may often lead to painful sexual lovemaking. Normally there's lubrication in the vagina which makes penetration of the penis easier. Insufficient lubrication results in dryness which can be due to early penetration before enough stimulation, nervousness, tension, anxiety concerning the sexual performance, usage of condom with out a vaginal lubricant or due to hormonal imbalance.
2. Vaginal Irritation: Vaginal irritation might be caused by certain products that contain irritants like vaginal sprays, foams, jellies or creams, scented tampons, condoms, latex gloves, soaps or
Vulvodynia laundry detergents. Excessive vaginal douching may also cause irritation in the vagina resulting in pain during sex.
3. Vaginal Tightness: Tightness in vagina may end up in difficult penetration and this happens once the woman is not relaxed and tensed. Vaginismus is the situation of involuntary muscle spasms causing vaginal tightness and therefore painful lovemaking.
4. Pelvic Pain: Tears in the ligaments that support the uterus, cervical infections, tubal infections, cysts, fibroids or endometriosis can cause pain in the pelvic region. This may lead to dyspareunia or painful lovemaking
5. Clitoris Pain: Clitoris pain may be caused due to result of rubbing or touching. This is often as a result of collection of vaginal secretion underneath the clitoral hood or even washed properly.
6. Vulvodynia: This is a condition of stinging or burning of the vulva and vagina.
7. Injury: Injury from the surgery or an incident could cause pain during sex.
8. Skin Disorder: Skin problems like eczema in the genital region may also be a problem.
Emotional factors like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, sexual abuse, trauma and fear of intimacy can lead to dypareunia.