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Painful sex summary

There are many reasons why sex can be painful, including having a sexually transmitted infection. People with a vagina may find sex painful if they have a condition called vaginismus, where the vaginal muscles tighten. Those with a penis may notice pain during sex if they have problems with their foreskin.

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