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Question:
Hello, I'm 31 and i've been married for 7 years. During all that time i had 3 children and a normal sexual activity. I divorced almost two years ago. It have been a traumatic divorce for me. Now I'm having a relationship for one year. The first time we tried intercourse it was very painful and now its totaly impossible due to the pain. I don't know what is happening with me. This never occured with my husband and it makes me feel real depressed. What may be happening to me? How can i overcame this problem?

Answer:
by Farid Abdel Hadi:
(06/26/2004)
You have not clarified very well WHY you cannot complete you sexual activity. Is it due to pain, or burning sensation, decreased lubrication? May it be due to decreased drive as you say? It is normal for you to feel some pain after a long period of abstinence. This should get better with time. if decreased lubrication or a burning sensation , your treatment is more time for foreplay and may be try on some KY jelly. If these do not work, you will need a visit to your gynecologist for an evaluation.

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