Why Your Vagina May Feel Tight During Sex

Too tight. Too loose. Sexual problems sometimes seem akin to Goldilocks’ too hot and too cold porridge. But while women with a loose vagina are looking for a heightened sexual experience, women dealing with a too-tight vagina often deal with pain during sex. Thankfully, there is a happy medium and various solutions to the problem.

Pain during sex or dyspareunia is common among sexually inexperienced, post-partum and menopausal women. Although it’s common, sex should not be painful and there are various treatment options depending upon the root cause of the condition.

Why does your vagina feel tight during penetration?

When the vagina is too tight during sex it can make the experience not just unpleasant but very painful. What’s causing this issue?

You feel aroused and ready yet as soon as your partner begins to enter, your vagina tightens up. If this is your experience during sex you may have vaginismus. This psychological condition impedes a woman’s ability to relax during penetration and causes the vaginal muscles to involuntarily spasm.

In nearly all cases of vaginismus there is nothing physically wrong with the vagina or vulva. Some women with a history of sexual abuse may associate sexual intercourse with pain and may involuntarily tense up before or during penetration. Other women may have no abusive past but emotional issues of surrounding sex. Or women may have had painful sexual experiences that they can’t overcome.

Other issues causing painful sex

Some women may suffer from dyspareunia due to a small vagina or vaginal opening. Other issues surrounding pain may be caused by hormonal imbalances that lead to dryness. Vaginal atrophy is another cause of painful sex that’s caused by a decline in estrogen. This condition is usually post-menopausal, occurring when the vaginal walls begin to dry and thin. The inflammation can make intercourse painful and can also cause urinary issues.

How to “treat” vaginismus

Since this condition is usually purely psychological counseling may be a viable treatment option. Women should look for counselors specializing in sexual issues. These therapists may prescribe a special instrument called a vaginal dialator or trainer. These plastic tubes are inserted in the vagina and essentially help “train” the vagina for penetration.

How to treat hormonal issues

There are a variety of natural hormone replacements available that can help treat sexual issues. One option is the MesoPellet which uses a combination of estrogen, progestin, testosterone and other hormones to treat sexual dysfunction among other issues.

How to treat dyspareunia with The Intimate Renewal

Pain and sex shouldn’t be synonymous. If you’re experiencing painful book an appointment with a physician specializing in this area. The doctor will help you decide the best treatment plan. One option that Dr. Ghozland specializes in is vaginal loosening. This surgical procedure called The Intimate Renewal involves the use of laser, platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP), surgery and various medications.

This treatment plan will enlarge the vaginal opening and eliminate painful sex. For more information schedule a free consultation.