Melissa Kang does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. I only recently have gotten a boyfriend and have started having regular sex. After 2 or more days, it starts to get a bit sore down there.
Is that normal? Hi, and thanks for your question! By sex, I assume you mean intercourse. Both of these can be signs of not being fully aroused turned on beforehand or during sex, or being a bit anxious about having sex. Read more: Female sexual dysfunction or not knowing how to ask for what feels good? A new partner or relationship can bring some anxiety for each person. Good communication with your partner about what feels good is really helpful. If you have background worry about sexually transmitted infections STIs or pregnancy, that can definitely affect enjoyment of sex.
Getting armed with knowledge and equipment to prevent any unwanted consequences of sex should be a routine part of getting into a relationship for both parties. The cause of your pain also depends on where it is β is it at the opening of the vagina, or other parts of the vulva? Is it related to peeing, and is it always in the same place?
Inflammation redness and soreness can cause pain β this could be from inside the vagina such as with a thrush infection which is not sexually transmitted or from the skin in the vulva which could be from dermatitis or a skin condition. Some STIs cause pain in the genital area, for example herpes caused by the cold sore virus , but you would be likely to notice the sores as well.
A common STI such as chlamydia often has no symptoms, but could cause pain higher up in the pelvic area or when you wee. A condition known as vulvodynia causes chronic pain, not just from having sex β it can also be triggered by the conditions mentioned above.
