Pain during Sexual Intercourse (Dyspareunia): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate dyspareunia (pain during intercourse):

  • Pain, burning, or pulling:
    • When inserting the penis into the vagina (pain at the introitus/entrance).
    • During coitus (sexual intercourse) or (pain in the depth of the vagina/vagina).
    • After coitus

Note: Multiple types of pain such as burning, pressure, stinging, and irritation are indicated.

The localization of pain is important:

  • Pain in the vulva (set of external primary sexual organs), introitus vaginae (vaginal entrance) and vagina (vagina) → “external” dyspareunia.
  • Pain during sexual intercourse deep inside the abdomen (abdominal cavity)? → “internal” dyspareunia

Warning signs (red flags)