Here's how to deal with sore vagina after sex

If you're someone with a vagina, there are two types of pain that you should be aware of, entry pain and deep pain.

Both of these types have different culprits and require different treatments.

With entry pain, you may feel soreness around the vulva during or after penetration, and often it's caused by a lubrication issue. If the person hasn't had intimacy in a long time, sometimes that can cause some soreness there.

Also, if you have a vaginal infection, irritation in your vaginal canal might contribute to the pain during sex. This type of pain is caused by friction, and it isn't a huge deal, but it can be pretty uncomfortable.

On the other hand, deep pain is a little more serious. Certain pelvic conditions, like endometriosis or ovarian cysts, can sometimes cause a deep pain during penetration. Or if you have an STI, there can be irritation on the cervix. So if people have very severe pain during intercourse or after, see your Ob/Gyn for an evaluation.

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