Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Pleasure and Pain
Sex is painful for many women — but it doesn’t have to be
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Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Vaginismus
If your vagina won't let anything in, you're not broken. You may have vaginismus. Read what you can do to help.
Products to Ease Painful Sex
If you're experiencing painful sex, you're not alone. Talk to your health care professional to see what can help ease your pain, and you may want to try these products.
What Happens When You Want to Have Sex, But It Hurts?
For many women, sex can become painful and difficult around menopause. While the symptoms of estrogen loss can be distressing, they can almost always be treated.
What's Happening to My Vagina During Menopause?
A group of menopausal symptoms previously known as vulvovaginal atrophy and now known genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM or GUSM) can cause vaginal dryness and other problems.
Could You Have a Bruised Cervix?
A bruised cervix occurs when your cervix becomes sensitive and tender as a result of vigorous sex. It is a rare condition and generally doesn't require treatment.
When Sex Hurts, It's Time to Seek Help
When sex hurts and you associate it with fear, anxiety and pain, it's time to seek help. Painful sex is not normal, and there are things you can do to make it better.
When Sex Gives You More Pain Than Pleasure
Get to the bottom of this issue, so you can enjoy sex again.
Painful Sex After 50
There are many reasons sex may be painful as you get older—one is your vagina gets drier and less elastic. It helps to know the symptoms and what you can do about it.
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