What causes pain during sex
Pain during sex is a common but easily overlooked problem that may be caused by physiological, psychological or pathological factors. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, conduct a structured analysis of the causes of sexual intercourse pain, and provide relevant data and suggestions.
1. Common causes of sexual intercourse pain

| Type | specific reasons | Proportion (reference data) |
|---|---|---|
| physiological factors | Vaginal dryness, inflammation, endometriosis | 45%-60% |
| psychological factors | Anxiety, traumatic experiences, sexual repression | 20%-35% |
| technical factors | Insufficient foreplay, improper posture, and insufficient lubrication | 15%-25% |
2. Related topics hotly discussed across the Internet
In the past 10 days, the following topics have been highly discussed on social media and health forums:
| platform | hot topics | focus of discussion |
|---|---|---|
| #postpartum intercourse pain# | Pelvic floor muscle recovery issues after childbirth | |
| Zhihu | "Is pain during first sexual intercourse normal?" | Discussion on misunderstandings related to hymen |
| little red book | "Pain Relief" Experience Sharing | Lubricant selection and usage tips |
3. In-depth analysis of specific reasons
1.physiological reasons
• Vaginitis and other infection problems (recent hot searches:#Mycotic vaginitis medication guide#)
• Estrogen decreases during menopause (the Douyin-related popular science video has been played more than 2 million times)
• Adenomyosis (Baidu search volume increased by 18% week-on-week)
2.psychological reasons
• Tension caused by lack of sex education (Zhihu hot post received 12,000 likes)
• Tension in partner relationship (Weibo topic#Emotional problems affect sex life#56 million reads)
3.behavioral factors
| wrong behavior | Correct advice |
|---|---|
| insert directly | Guaranteed more than 15 minutes of foreplay |
| Use inferior lubricants | Choose water-based or silicone-based products |
4. Latest views in the medical field
According to the "2024 Sexual Health Report" recently released by Dr. Clove:
| Medical treatment rate | Only 12% of patients will take the initiative to seek medical treatment |
| Misdiagnosis rate | Primary hospitals reach 40% |
5. Solution suggestions
1.medical examination: Gynecological examination + hormone level testing recommended
2.psychological counseling: You can refer to the breathing training method of Xiaohongshu’s popular psychological consulting account “Sex Therapist Lily”
3.: Douyin’s popular teaching video recommends “3 postures to relieve pain”
6. Precautions
• If the pain persists for more than 1 month, you need to seek medical treatment (recent Weibo hot search#Long-term pain may be a sign of disease#)
• Avoid using anesthetic ointments on your own (Zhihu professional doctor’s warning post has exceeded 100,000 views)
• Both parties participate in the treatment together (emphasized in the latest video of the "Sex Bliss School" by the Gender Relationship UP host at Station B)
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from March 1 to March 10, 2024. The data sources include public data from Weibo, Douyin, Zhihu, Xiaohongshu and other platforms.
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