Most of us think of sex as an experience that should be physically and emotionally pleasurable. But what happens when sex hurts? According to some reports as many as many as 16% of women experience painful intercourse in their lifetime. In some cases the pain is so extreme that some women give up on having sex entirely. In this post we are going to explore some of the reasons for painful sex or dyspareunia among women. If you are experiencing painful sex please know that you are not alone and...
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