My wife and I have been having issues of late when trying to have sex.
August 14, 2008 by Al Link
Filed under Questions and Answers
My wife and I have been having issues of late when trying to have sex. Usually we are in the missionary position, but after a short period of time, my wife begins to complain about pain. At that point we either have to rush and she has to endure or we just stop leaving us both frustrated. I want to say that I am large but I truly don’t think this is the issue. We have been married for over 8 years and have a daughter and this has only been an issue of late. What can be causing this and what can we do to remedy it?
ANSWER
There can be a number of reasons for painful intercourse. The most likely is not enough lubrication. Is your wife fully aroused before you start intercourse? When a woman becomes very sexually excited her vagina expands and it produces lubrication so that intercourse goes smoothly. Make sure you take enough time with foreplay — kissing, caressing, telling her how wonderful she is, oral sex — before you even attempt to enter her. You can also use additional lubricant, such as a water or silicone based lubricant.
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