Sex | MyEndometriosisTeam

Connect with others who understand.

sign up Log in
Resources
About MyEndometriosisTeam
Powered By
Real members of MyEndometriosisTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
Sex
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭

Sorry to be blunt!

I find my sex life not as enjoyable, and painful.
Does any body have any suggestions with dealing with this?

posted May 19, 2016
View reactions
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I actually dread sex these days it's so painful. I've wanted to ask this question for a while. I took pain killers, we've tried different positions and lubricant. I'm not sure if anyone else gets this, it feels like my insides are so tight that it's very difficult to manage penetration and I get very dry the pain is so bad I cry almost every time. My sex drive in the last few years has become almost none exist but as we're still trying for a baby, I have noticed that during ovulation it's worse than usual.

posted May 19, 2016
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I understand your frustration. Loads and loads of foreplay sometimes helps me, I really need to be in the mood for it these days. Don't force it.

posted May 20, 2016
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I used to take 600mg of ibuprofen before to help with the inflammation and cramping that always followed after. I remembered when I had a colposcopy done and how they instructed I take ibuprofen before so I wouldnt experience the awful cramping.

posted May 19, 2016
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I have maid what i am calling an endo pack i have tylenol in it( ibuprofen would most likely help more since it is an nsaid) to take before sex. I am also starting to map out the pain every day to see if there is maybe a better time of month to have sex over others. Ovulation week tends to be the worse time for me to have it so far. Being able to discuss what is happening with my sexual partner helps me relax during sex as well. I also have menstrual pain therapy heat packs i think there by thermacare to help re leave some of the pain. It can be so hard to relax during sex knowing there can be pain and so many other things from having sex. Communication and your partner understanding can help alot with the anxiety of having sex.

posted May 19, 2016
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Marijuana

posted April 4, 2019

Related content

View All
Thoughts On The Pill “Zoely”
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bleeding 2 Months After Laparoscopy
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
No Laparoscopy? Should I Seek A Second Opinion?
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
Lock Icon Your privacy is our priority. By continuing, you accept our Terms of use, and our Health Data and Privacy policies.
Already a Member? Log in