Some painful sex has nothing to do with menopause.
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Dyspareunia
For example, dyspareunia is a medical term used to cover various kinds of extreme pain experienced during sex, often resulting in an aversive reaction to intercourse among women, and sometimes a spasmodic and involuntary clamping down of the vagina so that intercourse — or even introduction of a finger — is impossible. Medical responses can differ depending on the diagnosis.
Vulvodynia
One diagnosis that requires a medical intervention is vulvodynia. Vulvodynia usually involves red, super sensitive tissue inside the vagina and vulvar vestibulitis syndrome at the surface of the vulva. It hurts whether or not sexual interaction is occurring.
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Not too long ago, medical professions used to dismiss this pain, concluding it was psychological rather than biological. But that approach has been disqualified and now there is general acceptance that this pain is very real and the condition needs medical intervention. Anticonvulsant drugs and antidepressants are often now prescribed as treatments that many women respond to. Other kinds of advice and treatment is available online at the National Vulvodynia society.
If no biological cause is observed, the condition may still be real, but not yet well understood. Women’s health experts, lacking a better diagnosis for the moment, often recommend guided imagery and other relaxation exercises that can modify clenching responses and relieve pain.
Here are some informative articles from VibrantNation.com about dyspareunia:
- Try vaginal estrogen therapy for treating dyspareunia (intercourse pain)
- Use vaginal dilators to treat dyspareunia, vaginismus and painful sex after menopause
- Sex after menopause: Treat vaginal dryness and dyspareunia by reawakening the clitoris and G-spot
You may also find answers in our free reports:
- 5 Solutions for Painful Sex (Dyspareunia) and Vaginal Dryness in Women over 50
- Toys for Grown Women: Vibrator reviews, sexual health benefits, tips for new users, where to shop, and how to choose the best sex toys after 50
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Dr. Pepper Schwartz is the author of the Vibrant Nation Health Guide, A Woman’s Guide to Great Sex After 50: Getting Your Mind, Body and Relationship Ready for Pleasure.
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