painful sexual intercourse
discomfort during coitus, which may range from irritation to severe pain. Possible causes in women include insufficient foreplay and lubrication, urinary tract disease, vaginal atrophy during menopause, and vaginal muscle disorders. Although painful sexual intercourse is more common in women, it can occur in men, with possible causes including sexually transmitted diseases, conditions of the penis (e.g., Peyronie’s disease), and dermatitis. See also dyspareunia.