Burning during sexual relations

Do you suffer from burning when you have sexual relations? In this post, we will explain what can cause it. For some women, sex is not always a pleasurable experience or you may have symptoms that worry you, such as vaginal bleeding after sex. 

Why do you have to burn during sex?

Burning can occur during sexual relations for several reasons. Some may be from having an infection, vaginal dryness, irritation or vaginismus, and pain surrounding the opening of the vagina. You should get yourself checked by a doctor in time so that it can be treated on time. If you are having trouble finding the right doctor, you can also take our free online gynecologist consultation.

Most common reasons for experiencing burning when having sex:

vaginal infection

There are numerous vaginal infections that can cause burning or itching during intimate relations, such as candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, and STDs such as gonorrhea or chlamydia.

Vaginal dryness

The vagina produces its own natural lubrication during sex. Although the humidity level is not always related to the arousal level. This lubrication is important as it reduces the uncomfortable friction of penetration. Without it, when you have sex you can feel a lot of pain and even burning.
Vaginal dryness may be due to a lack of arousal and foreplay, or it may be related to hormonal changes in the cycle due to perimenopause or certain types of medication.

Irritation or allergic reaction

Irritation of the vagina and vulva can be caused by all kinds of factors, for example, fabrics, soaps, lotions, or lubricants. The vagina cleans itself and you have to know that specific products for cleaning the vagina can affect the level of bacteria and pH and, as a consequence, cause irritation.

Menopause

Hormones become uncontrolled because the body must get used to stopping releasing an egg each month and to the reduction in estrogen. Vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse also arise frequently.

There are over-the-counter treatments such as vaginal moisturizers and lubricants that can be used during sex.

Vaginismus and chronic pain or discomfort in the area around the vulva

Vaginismus causes the muscles of the vagina to involuntarily contract and tense during penetration and can make sex painful and sometimes impossible.

Chronic pain or discomfort in the area surrounding the vulva (vestibulodynia) is still unknown.

If you have one of them, the burning you suffer in relationships may be a little more complicated for you, but there are ways to treat and manage these conditions.

Our online gynecologist consultation can provide you with many options, such as:

Exercises aimed at exploring sensuality without sexual contact.

Physiotherapy.

Therapy.

Topical creams.

Painkillers, etc.


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