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Pain During Sex

Pain during sex refers to a sensation of discomfort or actual pain in the genital area during the act of intercourse. It could be due to deep penetration, infection, fibroids, tears, etc.

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I feel pain while having sexual activity. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I feel pain and difficulty while having sexual activity with my partner. His penis is eight inches long and it is my first time having sex and it hurts as he tries entering. He has not been able to go in and I tried lube and everything but it bled the first two times. He has not been ab...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Firstly, I would like to reassure you that it is completely normal to experience some discomfort or pain during your first few sexual encounters, especially if your partner's penis is larger than what you are used to. However, if the pain...  Read Full »

Do I need to retract foreskin during intercourse?

Query: Hello doctor, I got married three months back. And since then, I am not able to have sex with my wife. I am not able to retract my foreskin when erect, and the head of the penis is not visible. I can only retract it less than 1 cm. The foreskin on the penis is very soft, and I cannot roll it back. W...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are not able to retract the foreskin over the tip of the penis, then most likely the skin is tight and it is due to phimosis. Though to make a diagnosis, evaluation is needed. This is a surgical condition, but it can be treated easily. Circumcision...  Read Full »

I experience pain and burning in my vagina during intercourse. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been married for seven months, but I am still unable to have intercourse. I experience extreme pain and burning in my vagina, and despite numerous attempts, my husband is unable to insert his penis into my vagina. Please provide guidance.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. The possible causes for your situation may be due to the following reasons: Dryness: This could be due to infection, inadequate foreplay, dehydration, age, or hormonal imbalance. Increasing foreplay or using lubrica...  Read Full »

I am experiencing pain during sex. Please suggest.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old. I got married before two years. I still have pain while having sex. My husband says vaginal opening is too small hence it is painful for him too. We are badly in need of a baby now. Please suggest some measures to increase the size of my vaginal opening. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhi Jain

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually small vaginal opening happens due to dryness of vagina or if you are not fully excited. So, vagina is not dilated and there will be less mucus secretion, which will ultimately cause painful sex (dyspareunia). Follow the following few things regularly, which wi...  Read Full »

I suspect having endometriosis. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am recently trying to get pregnant and in the past six months, have had a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy. I am wondering if there is a chance I have endometriosis. I am wondering this because I have no other risks/causes that could have caused the ectopic. There is no chance I cou...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, the only problem I feel is the problem which could happen to the tube. Your history of having a tubal pregnancy and severe pain during sex, that is dyspareunia, means that there is some problem which is happening around the uterus and the tubes. So, it...  Read Full »

I am experiencing pain in my left pelvic area. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have pain in my left pelvic area, which gets better after taking Meftal Spas. I got an ultrasound done, which revealed a 2 inches hemorrhagic cyst in my right ovary. My period is also delayed. Is this cyst regular or an endometriosis cyst? Is this pain related to the cyst? What should I...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), you are fine and only need very few changes. Let me tell you the problems one by one followed by what to do. Your cyst is just a hemorrhagic or corpus luteum cyst. After ovulation, the re...  Read Full »

I am experiencing pain during intercourse. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My husband aged 31 and I aged 25 have been married for eight months. We are trying for a baby but unable to as there is pain during intercourse. Both of us are not able to be aroused completely and hence we tire easily. What types of food can be taken? Can you suggest the best time for...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Use a lubricant jelly so that you will not have pain during intercourse. Day 12 to 24 is the fertile period. There are chances of you getting pregnant as there is ovulation happening during this period. I suggest you get started with 1) Folic acid supplements. (Consul...  Read Full »

Please help me by answering questions on epididymal cyst.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24 year old male, 5 feet 11 inches, 203 lbs. I have questions about epididymal cyst.  Read Full »


Dr. Karthik Rajan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I would like to know a few more details. Do you have any symptoms like scrotal pain, pain during intercourse/masturbation? Do you have details regarding the size of the cyst? Generally, asymptomatic epididymal cyst needs no treatment if...  Read Full »

I have bowel incontinence issues and severe pain. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have bowel incontinence issues and severe pain due to receptive anal intercourse and traumatization. I had rectal mucosa prolapse six years back. Anogenital warts were excised two years back, and hemorrhoidectomy, excision, and fulguration of anal lesions were performed later. I am a...  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have reviewed your case history and attached report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The procedure you mentioned is definitely for rectal prolapse, and it is necessary considering your hist...  Read Full »

How can I loosen my vagina?

Query: Hello doctor, How can I loosen my vagina? It is too tight and painful during sexual intercourse and please suggest me a piil for opening my vagina. Please help me. It is too hard.   Read Full »


Dr. Albana Greca

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think your partner is rushing too much when having sex. You should collaborate with him, and give time to get a full orgasm along with your partner. If you do so, your vagina will get loose too. However, if persisting, there are two main reasons: 1. Your partner...  Read Full »

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