This can be a very embarrassing issue for the women and it’s a subject which many women keep to themselves and hide from their partners, however almost all women will at some time in their life experience discomfort or pain during sex. Sometimes this pain can be caused by stress, depression or some other psychological problem but there are many other reasons which can be more likely the cause with the more popular ones being listed below.
Sometimes painful sex can be the first sign of an infection such as thrush, yeast and bacterial infections will cause a reduction in lubrication and this can cause irritation to the opening of the vagina. Thrush will normally cause itching and a discharge, if you have symptoms such as these you may have to visit your doctor for treatment.
