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Pain After Sex

Pain after sex refers to persistent or recurrent pain in the genitals of men or women after sexual intercourse. Common causes of pain after sex in women are vaginismus, deep penetration against the cervix, and pelvic inflammatory diseases. In men, those with penile disorders and prostatitis often feel pain after sex. Maintaining good hygiene and practicing safe sex can prevent pain after sexual intercourse.

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I have pain in my suprapubic region and dysuria after sex. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old male and have been married for the past seven years. I do not have any medical condition currently. However, after sexual intercourse, I have had pain in my suprapubic region, dysuria, and flank pain for the past year. My partner does not have any symptoms. l do not...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Regarding your symptoms of suprapubic pain, dysuria, and flank pain after intercourse with your spouse, I propose you have developed a urinary tract infection. I suggest you ta...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing intermittent episodes of bacterial vaginosis following intercourse and masturbation, which is causing pain in my genitals. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing bleeding, discomfort, and pain after intercourse and masturbation after using a vibrator without penetration for the past few months. Initially, there is minimal blood, but after a few hours and the next day, I notice spotting along with a mixture of normal and...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, It seems you have a vaginal infection or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which does not necessarily indicate an sexually transmitted diseases. Treatment with Metronidazole alone ma...  Read Full »

I had sex with my partner twice, and both times it hurt a lot. How common is this?

Query: Hello doctor,I have had sex twice with my boyfriend, and both times it hurt extremely bad. I feel like I was lubricated enough to have smooth sex. Is this normal?Please help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Sharath Kumar. C

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. Painful intercourse or persistent or recurrent genital pain that occurs just before, during, or after intercourse is called as dyspareunia. The common causes are as follows: Dyspareunia could be due to a tight vagina, or tight hymen, i...  Read Full »

My penis crown hurts after having sex. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 41-year-old male who is happily married. However, I experience some pain in my corona even after having sex with my wife, which prevents me from having sex for the second time. I am looking for suggestions for an ointment to help me eliminate this pain. Thanking you.  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. This could be due to a tight foreskin. You can use a good lubricant during sex which could help reduce the pain. KY jelly (lubricant) can be used during sex. Another option is to use Lignocaine jelly, which can hel...  Read Full »

I had mild intermittent left abdominal pain two days after sexual intercourse. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have abdominal pain in the left side area of the stomach. It might be because of the sexual intercourse we had two days back. The pain goes away and comes back a few times. The pain is not too severe, but it goes and comes back. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Abdominal pain in the left sidea of the stomach after sexual intercourse could be caused by a number of things, including muscle strain or sprain, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, or other conditions related to ...  Read Full »

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