pain during/after sex

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cj4289
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pain during/after sex

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Ive been sexually active for two months. Ive expirianced pain during and after intercourse consistently but it has improved. But now I'm not sure if the pain is from a yeast infection or just the act itself. I took monistat 7 a week ago, and my symptoms have cleared. But during and after sex the entrance of my vagina stings/burns and swells. The area around the entrance remains tender the to touch after intercourse. It takes a day or so to return to normal. Is this kindof pain average? I am not overly concerned about an sti, we have consistently used condoms.
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Re: pain during/after sex

Unread post by Sam W »

Hi cj,

This article covers a lot of the reasons why sex may be painful: From OW! to WOW! Demystifying Painful Intercourse
You may also want to check in with a healthcare provider if you think the pain is from a yeast infection, as they can confirm whether or not the one you had is still hanging around
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