Have you ever experienced pain during penetration, making you think that your vagina is hard? Well, it is time to find out the truth ladies.

 

When your vagina experiences arousal, it grows wider and releases a lubricant. So, in case there is any pain during intercourse, all it means is that you were not as aroused. Sometimes, it could also indicate that there is an infection, injury or abnormality

 

The good news is that aside from the rare physical abnormality or underlying health condition, the majority of vaginas can be trained to relax, loosen and accept objects such as a male penis or tampon using a combination of dilator or pelvic wand therapy and exercises to stretch the vagina.

 

The vagina is a muscular organ which has great capacity to expand and constrict. It also has a tendency to protect and be a barrier, if needed. Normally with sexual arousal, the vagina can expand to fit a finger, fingers, toys or penis. Occasionally, there are several reasons as to why the vagina can tighten up without allowing the same. If that is the case, you can definitely see a doctor to see why that is happening and there are several ways to fix it,” she adds.

 

 

There are times when there is not much arousal, which means that your body is not producing as much natural lubricant. Try to use an artificial one in that case.

 

It may be that some sexually transmitted infections have impacted the shape or tightness of your vagina. Visit a specialist to find out what is wrong.

 

 

An injury to your pelvis or your genitals may make sex painful. Do not have sex, until you have properly healed.

 

It could be that you are born with a thick hymen, and when penetration happens, it feels painful.

 

 

This condition could cause involuntary contractions of the pelvic floor muscles, making it hard for penetration to happen. Sometimes, it happens as a result of anxiety or fear.

 

For each of the conditions, certain therapies are required. Some specialists may also require patients to use vaginal dilators or trainers.

 

Sexual abuse of any type or degree is a traumatizing event that often has a lasting impact on the mental health of the victim. This can make sex, even normal, consensual sexual encounters, stressful and overwhelming. As a physical reaction, the bodys own “flight or fight” mechanism may cause involuntary tightening of the pelvic floor muscles muscles, leading to painful intercourse or an inability to achieve penetration.

 

Hormonal changes due to medical conditions, medications or menopause later in life can result in a range of symptoms including but not limited to vaginal atrophy, reduced elasticity of the vagina, dryness (less natural lubrication), mood changes, weight gain and more.

 

There are several medical conditions, treatments and conditions that can result in a tightening of or an inability to easily loosen up. Cancer treatments such as radiation, conditions that inflame or irritate surrounding tissues and medications that affect hormones can all cause issues.