If you’re experiencing intimate pain, you may worry about it, but still feel uncomfortable or embarrassed to talk about it or seek help.
Intimate pain is very common. It can be temporary or chronic, and range from mild to severe. Across life stages, different gynecological conditions can contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction, changes in the vaginal environment (irritation, dryness, infections), and pain during sex, often linked. Here are some of the most common by age group, and what you can do.