Sex is meant to be pleasurable, not painful. If you’re bothered by pain during intercourse, also known as dyspareunia, it’s time to seek a solution.
Painful sex is common, affecting as many as 18% of women around the world. But being common doesn’t make it acceptable. Rather than attempt to grin and bear painful sex or avoid sex you previously enjoyed altogether, consider Votiva.
The expert team at Advanced OB/GYNE Associates in Arlington Heights and Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is pleased to offer Votiva for suitable candidates.
Take a few moments to learn more about painful intercourse, including how this minimally invasive treatment helps.
Pain during penetrative sex can stem from a range of factors, including medical conditions, physical changes, and emotional issues.
In addition to pain during sex, dyspareunia can cause lingering discomfort or irritation afterward. Depending on the cause, the pain can affect your vulva (outer genital region) or internally, within your vagina, pelvis, or uterus.
Some of the most common causes include:
Medications that cause sexual side effects or hormone changes can also fuel painful intercourse.
Votiva uses radiofrequency to stimulate blood flow and collagen production in your vaginal tissue for rejuvenation. At Advanced OB/GYNE Associates, we use Votiva to treat vaginal atrophy and laxity, making way for less pain and more pleasure during sex.
During this outpatient treatment, your provider moves the Votiva device over the exterior of your vagina to treat tissues in your clitoris and labia. We insert the device to treat internal tissues.
The treatment takes 5-15 minutes per area and is well tolerated. Along with warmth, you may notice a bit of irritation during your procedure. For comfort, we can apply a topical anesthetic.
After your Votiva treatment, you can return to most of your usual activities. For the best results, follow your aftercare instructions, which may include avoiding penetrative sex for 1-3 days.
Depending on the cause and severity of your sexual pain, we may recommend a series of Votiva sessions. In addition to the treatment itself, we can suggest lifestyle practices for keeping your vaginal tissues vibrant and pain-free, such as using a vaginal moisturizer or lubricant.
To learn more about Votiva for painful sex or get started with personalized support, call Advanced OB/GYNE Associates today. You can also request an appointment here.
