Pain during intercourse is known in medical terms as Dyspareunia. These complaints are such as burning, sharp or as menstrual cramps. Although this condition can occur in men but there are most women who experience this. Complaints of pain in women during intercourse is found in area around vagina, clitoris and labia (vaginal lips).
Condition pain during sex is certainly uncomfortable for the woman. Quality sex disturbed because women can’t enjoy sex much less achieve orgasm. So, there are so many patients who complain about it as an emotional thing that bothers them and their sex life.
The diagnosis of Dyspareunia
- Patient feels pain during sex
- This happens not because lack of vaginal lubrication or Vaginismus (vagina is too tight and difficult to penetrate)
- This is not caused by use of substances and drugs, also not due to general medical condition
- Make sufferers become uncomfortable and get interpersonal disturbance with spouse.
Psychological Basis
Pain condition during sex can be caused by psychological factors and most of it is what happened. The pain condition excessively that is frequently complained may be caused by physical factors but this is strongly influenced by subjectivity of psychological conditions especially regarding pain.
Pain during intercourse can also be associated with trauma factors in the past. Women who had experienced pain during sex can have conditions like this again in the next period.
Another thing is a cognitive learning from people who are meaningful to her. If there are people who are meaningful to patient then she told about pain of having sex. She will keep this memory in her subconscious and unconsciously aroused when there is a real experience relate to this. This usually occurs in women who have personality that is easily influenced people.
Besides that, an internal conflict with a partner, feelings of hurt and psychological trauma can cause this disorder. Patients who experience pain during sex intercourse disorder sometimes tell that she have experiences less well with her husband. Depressive disorders existence can also cause this condition so need handling of psychological aspect.
How to cure
Therapy for this case requires cooperation spouse. Make good explanations to their spouse about sexual and reproductive organ function so it will open new horizons for couple, especially women who experienced Dyspareunia. Also describes about psychological and physiological factors that are related to sexual relations.
Surely, couples also can be given regarding these tips lovemaking techniques are safe and comfortable for both. Relaxation techniques are also often used as meditation to make a comfortable spouse and relax pelvic muscles and vagina.
Prevents Dyspareunia
- Maintain hygiene.
- Perform good foreplay and stimulation to ensure good lubrication.
- If you want to use a lubricant, buy basic ingredient is water rather than oil because it may irritate.
- Wear comfortable clothes and from materials that do not irritate the skin.
Hopefully this overview will help you identify and overcome pain interference during sex.