Natural Dyspareunia Treatment

Dyspareunia is painful sexual intercourse from medical, psychological, or unexplained reasons. While most women don't discuss this persistent condition, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) states that more than 20% of women experience painful penetration. Sexual pain may occur right before, during, or after sexual activity. Even though dyspareunia is more common in women, it can be an issue in men’s health too.

Experiencing painful sexual intercourse causes health and relationship issues. Medical professionals may first prescribe medications for sexual dysfunction, but these may come with unpleasant side effects. Women want to find natural remedies for treating dyspareunia that works. This article will discuss natural dyspareunia treatment remedies that are simple and easy to do.

Incorporate More Foreplay

One possible cause of pain during sex is not enough foreplay. The natural lubricant in the vagina increases with increased blood flow due to arousal. Before the actual sexual intercourse, take time to build up to penetration, which could help alleviate painful sex. While this may not eliminate deep pain at first, it may increase your sex drive and work overtime.

Sex Counseling

Sexual health is complicated, and for some, dyspareunia is a mental health concern. The reasons vary from being sexually abused, experiencing sexual trauma or anxiety and depression. For some, the exact cause is unclear. Women sometimes suffer in silence and speaking to a sex therapist may help find the underlining issue and allow healing to take place. Ask your doctor for therapist recommendations.  

Healthy Living

Maintaining health and wellness can be easier than you think. One way is to eat a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables. Drinking lots of water and abstaining from too much alcohol or nicotine are healthy lifestyle changes as well. Postmenopausal women with high estrogen levels may need to make lifestyle changes in diet to encourage weight loss and increase vaginal lubrication. All of these measures increase your overall well being while helping to heal female sexual issues.

Vaginal Dilators

The best natural treatment for dyspareunia is using vaginal dilators. Vaginal dilators are tube-shaped devices used to stretch and lengthen the vagina naturally. While there are different dilators to choose from, the VuVa™ Neodymium Magnetic Dilator is proven to relieve pelvic pain for 80% of all study subjects.

When you use the dilator, there are no side effects and treatment occurs in the privacy of your own home. Each set of magnetic dilators comes in graduated sizes (small to large) and contains over 60 Neodymium magnets. Combining medical-grade polycarbonate plastic with Neodymium magnets makes the dilators particularly effective.

At first, using dilators may seem uncomfortable, but starting slow helps make the treatment more comfortable. As you begin to stretch the pelvic floor muscles, penetration during intercourse, a pelvic exam, or even inserting a tampon becomes more natural and eventually pain-free. 

Vaginal Lubricants

Vaginal atrophy is a common reason for dyspareunia. When your vaginal wall lacks lubrication, it causes severe stinging pain. The reason for vaginal dryness is the result of a variety of reasons, including:

• Cancer treatment like radiation therapy
•  Experiencing pre or postmenopausal symptoms
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Urinary tract infection

One of the remedies for vaginal atrophy is applying an unscented, water-based, glycerin-free lubricant before sex. When you purchase a VuVa™ Neodymium Magnetic Dilator, it comes with complimentary water-based lubricant.

Vaginal Moisturizer

Treating vaginal dryness with vaginal moisturizer is another natural remedy for painful intercourse. Vaginal moisturizers might be more effective than vaginal lubricants because you can apply them throughout the day or every 2-3 hours. When your vagina has enough moisture, sex is less painful.

Consider Pelvic Floor Therapy

Harvard Health published an article outlining how pelvic floor therapy can help treat dyspareunia naturally. While the exact cause of painful penetration can be elusive, one often overlooked medical condition is myofascial pain.

Myofascial pain is when the muscles of the pelvic floor are too tight. It can be the cause of dyspareunia. While dilators are an excellent treatment choice, pelvic floor therapy is a treatment option. A specialized physical therapist uses her hands to massage internal and external pelvic floor muscles through the woman’s vagina or rectum. 

Change Sexual Positions

Another natural treatment of dyspareunia is to try different sexual positions. Sometimes sex hurts more in some locations over others. The only way to know this is to experiment and see what works best. You can also ask your partner to slow down and thrust slower. Taking it slow and easy in a position that’s the most comfortable for you will ease anxiety and allow you to relax more.

In the end, the natural dyspareunia treatment method you choose might depend on the cause. Overall, the best and safest solution is using vaginal dilators. They help men and women find relief for dyspareunia without the worry of side effects.