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I've been married for nearly 6 months and after a couple months into our marriage, our sex life starting changing. Every time we have sex, I have to take a hot bath because of the pain my "female parts" are in. It's not an STD or infection, I've already had that checked, and we dont use condoms, they are so uncomfortable! Could I be allergic to his sperm? It's possible I know and so embarrassing! Does anyone else have this problem?
Re: Pain and no gain!
Try switching over to a condom and see what happens.
You might be allergic to the lube or whatever you're using. Could be a spermicide allergy; try eliminating what you are using and see if the issue more or less ends.
Tight = not aroused. Arousal loosens things up, lubricates the tissues, and raises the cervix.
Also sounds like symptoms of vaginismus. You say you have had enjoyable sex with him before? Has something happened that would make you subconsciously cringe away? Usually vaginismus is associated with rape/sexual assault.
Try going slow with lots of lube. And see your gyno.
Check out info about vaginimus. It may be what is happening to you.
Maybe you have vaginisimus or some other organic problem --- see a gyn that's sympathetic to "the cause" and who won't blow you off/brush you off when you approach him or her with your problem.
Maybe it's psychological. The only way to find out is to see a physician first.
I would't say that vaginismus is "usually" associated with rape/sexual assault. There are many reasons a person can have problems with vaginal spasms...and sometimes they just get them for no reason at all. Regardless...check out www.vaginismus.com They are really helpful.