All questions about Endometriosis
Why does sex hurt, and what can we do?
Pain during or after sex is a common symptom of endometriosis. Talking about it, trying what hurts less, and raising it with a doctor all help.
Painful sex can lead couples to avoid it, which affects both partners. Silence is what tends to hurt most here: one person stops reaching out to avoid causing pain, the other feels unwanted. Saying it out loud ("I miss being close to you; what feels good at the moment?") usually takes the pressure off rather than adding it.
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