3 incredible reasons your stomach hurts after sex

Clearly, any kind of stomach pain sucks, but it feels especially unfair when you’re folded over in pain after something that’s supposed to be very pleasurable.

Pain associated with sex points to be more towards the vagina rather than up at the abdomen, but people can interpret it as pain in the abdominal cavity area. Below are three reasons your stomach hurts after sex.

1. A sexual position

If you always have pain after missionary or doggy style, it could be because of the deep penetration. First, try over-the-counter pain medications. Taking one or two an hour before sex can be very helpful for some women. Also, trying a position where you’re on top, such as cowgirl could be better. The key is choosing a position where you have more control over the depth and frequency of penetration.

2. Dealing with endometriosis

Endometriosis happens when the lining of the uterus (womb) grows outside of the uterus. When you have a severe form of endometriosis of the pelvis, you can have pelvic tissues and organs sticking to each other in the pelvic area. Deep penetration during sex can cause severe pain because all your organs kind of adhere together. So go to your gynaecologist.

3. Due to an infection

A vaginal infection from bacteria normally found in your vagina or from a sexually transmitted disease, such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea, can spread from your vagina to your uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. As if an infection weren’t bad enough, it tends to give you vaginal pain and pelvis pain. This pain is pretty much constant and sex can worsen it because you’re irritating an already irritated area. If it’s an infection, you just need a round of prescription antibiotics.

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