Sex should never hurt! I only recently have gotten a boyfriend and have started having regular sex. After 2 or more days, it starts to get a bit sore down there. Is that normal? Sandra, 17, in Sydney. Hi, and thanks for your question! By sex, I assume you mean intercourse. Both of these can be signs of not being fully aroused turned on beforehand or during sex, or being a bit anxious about having sex.

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What is vaginitis in teens?
Click to talk to a trained teen volunteer. From the very first time Abby had vaginal sex she experienced pain. After years of pain every time she had sex, Abby eventually decided to seek medical advice. The recommended treatment was pelvic floor physiotherapy. With penetration there was always pain at the start, but what happened afterwards would vary. Sometimes it was awful and sharp and it felt like sandpaper on my insides, other times that feeling went away quickly and it was bearable, or even pleasurable, so I had difficulties believing that I needed to get medical attention.
What causes vaginitis in a teen?
Pain during intercourse is very common—nearly 3 out of 4 women have pain during intercourse at some time during their lives. For some women, the pain is only a temporary problem; for others, it is a long-term problem. Pain during sex may be a sign of a gynecologic problem, such as ovarian cysts or endometriosis. Pain during sex also may be caused by problems with sexual response, such as a lack of desire the feeling of wanting to have sex or a lack of arousal the physical and emotional changes that occur in the body as a result of sexual stimulation. You may feel pain in your vulva , in the area surrounding the opening of your vagina called the vestibule , or within your vagina. The perineum is a common site of pain during sex. You also may feel pain in your lower back, pelvic region, uterus, or bladder. If you have frequent or severe pain during sex, you should see an obstetrician-gynecologist ob-gyn or other health care professional. It is important to rule out gynecologic conditions that may be causing your pain.
Vaginitis is any inflammation or infection of the vagina. It's a common problem in girls and women of all ages. It develops when the walls of the vagina become inflamed because of an infection or irritant. Bacteria, yeast, viruses, and chemicals can cause vaginitis. The most common types are:. Yeast infection. This is caused by one of the many species of fungus known as candida. These normally live in the vagina in small numbers. Candida may also be in the mouth and digestive tract in both boys and girls.