Let's talk orgasms: They're supposed to feel good, right? Or, you know, meh What I'm getting at: They're most definitely not supposed to hurt. Like, at all.

Why does sex hurt?



Perineum Pain | Causes of Pain Between Genitals & Anus
Dyspareunia is a term used for pain felt in the genital area or pelvis during or after having vaginal sex. Nobody really knows exactly how common it is, as many women never seek medical help. However, questionnaires asking women if they have symptoms suggest that somewhere between 1 and 4 out of 10 women experience it. Most commonly, this is early in their sexual lives or around the menopause. There are many causes of dyspareunia, most of which are not serious or damaging in nature, but all can be detrimental to your sex life and ultimately may lead to relationship difficulties.


Sexual Dysfunction and Hernias: Separating the Facts From the Bull
But for many people with vaginas, pain after sex and general discomfort are surprisingly and unfortunately common. There's a surprising variety of possible reasons for having pain after sex. In order to resolve the pain, first, you have to understand the underlying cause.



Sexual difficulties after hernia repair surgery may occur in some men, but these issues tend to go away after recovery. Think again. Although people can experience temporary sexual dysfunction because of pain and pelvic floor spasms, the condition is rare. The anatomy is actually separate. A hernia occurs when part of an organ protrudes through an abnormal opening in an abnormal way.