Do you ever find sex to be painful? If so, know that you’re not alone. 

Studies show that up to 75 percent of women will experience pain during sex in their lifetime—especially when it comes to penetrative sex. And for some women? That pain is chronic, and it can seriously inhibit their ability to have sex over time. 

That said, just because you’re experiencing pain during sex now certainly doesn’t mean it’s going to last forever. In fact, because it’s so common, there are plenty of methods out there for lessening or completely eradicating pain during sex. Some of those include but are not limited to… 

Using Lots Of Lube

A lot of times the cause of painful sex is that you’re not lubricated enough prior to insertion. If you’re not producing enough natural lubricant on your own (which is completely fine, and quite common as we age!) try adding lots of lubricant (like our Body & Intimacy Serum) into your routine, applying it to both your own body and your partner’s before penetration. 

Going Slowly 

Sometimes we’re so eager to have sex that we speed through foreplay, not giving ourselves enough time to warm up our bodies. But foreplay is the most important part! Make sure you both spend plenty of time going down on each other and turning each other on in whatever ways you like most before any kind of insertion. Trust: this helps your body relax and prepare for sex! 

Nixing Fragrant Products From Your Routine

It’s possible that a certain kind of body wash or lotion is irritating your vulva and therefore causing dryness or rashes that can lead to pain during sex. To see if this is the problem, try eliminating any fragrant products from your routine and only use vulva-safe options like our Bikini & Body Scrub.

Trying Pelvic Floor Therapy

It’s possible that you’re dealing with issues related to your pelvic floor muscles and ligaments,  and that’s why sex is painful for you. To help your body heal, you can try pelvic floor therapy to recuperate and locate the exact area that’s causing your pain. 

It’s worth highlighting that painful sex can also be the result of trauma, injury, or infection. So if your pain is persistent in spite of at-home or therapeutic measures, you should see a doctor as soon as you can for an ultrasound or pelvic exam. 

Overall, we hope you remember that no matter where you’re at with your sex life, we’re here to support along the way. Talk again soon 💜.