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What can I do if I feel pain during sex?

If you're feeling pain during sex, it's often because there's not enough lubrication, says OBGYN Lauren Streicher, MD. Find out the best options for solving this problem.


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Up Next

  • What can I do if I feel pain during sex?

  • How do vaginal lubricants treat vaginal dryness?

  • What should I do to prepare for a gynecologist appointment?

  • What type of vaginal lubricant is best?

  • Why might sex be painful during menopause?

  • How can I treat my vaginal dryness?

  • How often should I get a pelvic exam?

  • What issues should I consider when choosing an OB/GYN?

  • Should I use douche?

  • What is vestibulodynia?

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