Some women comment that they feel clitoral pain at certain times during the sexual act. This is curious because it is believed that this organ, whose sole purpose is to provide pleasure, does not usually experience discomfort.
However, sometimes the clitoris can be the source of discomfort that prevents a woman from enjoying sex or masturbation. If the pain manifests itself recurrently, the erotic desire may be inhibited. That is, the woman may avoid sexual encounters or masturbation to avoid the discomfort.
Let’s see below the possible reasons why clitoral pain may occur. With this, we can address it and seek the most appropriate solutions with the gynecologist.
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Possible causes of clitoral pain
The clitoris is a small and susceptible sexual organ in the upper part of the vulva, whose only known function is to provide sexual pleasure to the woman. But, even knowing that most orgasms are achieved with her stimulation, sometimes other aspects that impact her care are neglected.
Far from letting time go by and giving up sex, if it causes this discomfort, it will be necessary to overcome shame or refusal to talk about it. Only by exploring the problem’s origin may we obtain clues to tackle it.
1. Use of inappropriate hygiene products
Some skin irritations are associated with the use of soaps for body hygiene. The same happens with laundry detergents or perfumes, of which women are lovers.
If the clitoral pain started after a change in your grooming or underwear routine, you might be facing one of the reasons.
Even if it is a unique, intimate soap, it can cause dermatitis with pain, burning, or itching anywhere in the vulvar region. In this case, it is likely an irritation or allergic reaction. This is confirmed by this research published in the Journal of the Colombian Association of Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery.
2. Clitoral inflammation
If, after a high frequency of sexual intercourse, the woman feels clitoral pain at the slightest touch, there is likely inflammation. This is caused by excessive friction in such a sensitive organ.
Faced with this situation, it is necessary to reduce the frequency of encounters or practice them more gently, controlling the pressure exerted on this area during preliminary games and penetration.
3. Lack of natural lubrication
One eventual reason for a sore clitoris is that it is stimulated too directly and harshly. However, there is a chance to give you a little more exciting time through other games.
In addition, these can be supplemented with special lubricants for sex. In this way, it is easier for fingers, penis, or sex toys to slide, and there is no such sudden friction.
4. Vaginal infection
Sometimes clitoral pain occurs as a result of a gynecological condition. There are various vaginal diseases of lesser or greater severity in which these symptoms appear.
It should be noted that when the discomfort persists for several days, it is essential to consult a health professional for an evaluation.
5. Vulvodynia, another possible cause of clitoral pain
As one of the publications by Dr. Allan S. Gordon (Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada) explains, the sensation of clitoral pain can be caused by ‘vulvodynia’ (discomfort around the vagina, that is, in the vulva).
Vulvodynia is a discomfort in the vulva, which can cause pain or some other uncomfortable symptom. In addition, the condition must last at least three months. Its causes are varied and related to nervous disorders or recurrent vaginal infections.
In some women, the entire genital organ is affected; in others, only some of its components, such as the clitoris. In addition, depending on the intensity of the disorder, it becomes unbearable to sit for a long time or have sex.
What is clear is that, if left untreated, this condition lasts for months. The only way to solve this problem is by visiting the doctor promptly.
Symptoms
Although clitoral pain is a symptom, this genital alteration can be accompanied by other clinical manifestations depending on the cause. In this sense, other symptoms that can accompany the pain are the following:
- stinging or itching
- painful intercourse
- Throbbing sensation.
- Vulvar inflammation.
- Burning.
The pain in the clitoris is usually frequent and intense; it can limit daily activities and sexual relations, according to this study. For its part, it can appear in the absence of stimuli or friction in the area. The appearance of the vagina is typical in most cases, although it may be swollen or have a slight rash.
When to see the doctor for clitoral pain?
Ideally, all women with clitoral pain consult their trusted gynecologist to find the cause of the problem as soon as possible. In this way, the most common causes of the condition can be controlled before it progresses and interferes with life.
How, then, to assess these conditions?
As we can see, these conditions directly influence the health, well-being, and sexual life of women, which, in turn, affects their interpersonal relationships.
Therefore, identifying the causes immediately is the first step to introducing intimate routine changes and applying the appropriate solutions. And, of course, medical cons and using if the discomfort persists or the episodes are recurrent.