Don't enjoy sex? It's painful for nearly one in 10 women, says study

The condition is called dyspareunia and effects women of all ages. Photo: Shutterstock/ IndiaPicture

If you are one of those, who doesn't enjoy sex--don't be too hard on yourself. Apparently, you are not the only one.

According to a study published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, nearly one in 10 women finds sex painful. There you go! Hopefully, this will not make you like a freak anymore.

Yes, sex has been gloried since ages. And it becomes even more unsettling when everyone around you is enjoying it. This often makes you wonder if something is wrong with you--biologically at least.

This study, however, will put all your worries to rest. The pain your experience while having sex, happens mainly because of vaginal dryness. Lack of lubrication makes the act less enjoyable and more painful.

This, in turn, leads to more psychological inhibitions. For instance, women feel anxious during sex and that makes matters worse. The condition is called dyspareunia and effects women of all ages.

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"In younger women, it might be that they are starting out in their sexual lives and they are going along with things that their partner wants but they are not particularly aroused by," said Dr Kirstin Mitchell, Lead researcher, University of Glasgow.

Doctors on the other hand have termed the problem as treatable. Photo: Shutterstock/ IndiaPicture

"Or they might be feeling tense because they are new to sex and they are not feeling 100% comfortable with their partner," she continued.

Needless to say, the fear of pain leads to dip in sexual drive. Since talking about sex or addressing problems related to it is still considered a taboo, many women refrain from seeking help.

Doctors on the other hand have termed the problem as treatable. "Often sex education is about STIs and pregnancy, but it should also prepare people to think about what makes sex enjoyable and how to communicate what they like and dislike in a trusting and respectful relationship," said Dr. Mitchell.

"If you have pain during or after sex, you should get advice from your GP or a sexual health clinic. If there is an emotional reason or anxiety that is causing problems, a counsellor or sex therapist may be able to help," Mitchell was quoted by BBC as saying.

So, no matter how embarrassing it is to talk about--open up. After all, suffering in silence is no solution, is it ladies?

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