Dyspareunias, or pain during sexual intercourse, most frequently affect women but rarely her partner. Nevertheless, male dyspareunias also exist, although less frequent. Often underestimated, the pain felt in male dyspareunia consists of pain of the penis during sex, excluding ejaculation. This pain, although mostly benign, turns out to be quite worrying for men. Psychological and …
By the means of involuntary contractions of the pelvic floor muscles, vaginismus forbids any attempt of vaginal penetration (finger, tampon, speculum, penis) and is therefore a sexual disorder that affects many couples, especially at procreation stage. This disorder is actually not incompatible with a pleasurable sex life (penetration kept aside), which can sometimes be satisfactory …
When Love is Painful Love is often associated with physical pleasure and relaxation. However, this is not the case for every individual, as painful experiences during sexual intercourse persist for many, disrupting what should be a source of joy and connection. Statistically, 15 to 20% of women aged 18 to 45 years find painful intercourse …