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Lear about the muscles often causing sexual pain during intercouse. Ideal muscles are both strong and flexible. Their fibres can contract to provide support, and they can also release and lengthen. Balance between strength and mobility can be developed through targeted exercises and mindful use of the body. For some people, learning to relax and move the muscles is an important part of reducing sexual pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Imagine your pelvis as freely suspended. Around it are muscles like elastic bands that keep the pelvis stable and balanced. If one or more of these \u201celastic bands\u201d are tense, the pelvis can be pulled out of balance \u2013 which may trigger pain during sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When pain appears, the body often reacts by tightening the muscles even more to protect the area. Over time, this can create a vicious circle: pain during sex leads to tension, and tension leads to more pain during sex and imbalance. The purpose of a stretching and movement programme is to make the body strong and flexible \u2013 and perhaps most importantly, to help you sense the state of your muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exercises should invite the muscles to contract and to let go, with full attention to the body\u2019s signals. When you work with both tight and less active muscles, regular and gentle practice matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mapping muscles that can contribute to pain during sex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pain during sex can be linked to tension, reduced mobility, or lack of coordination in specific muscles around the pelvis. It is rarely only one muscle that is involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are the muscles that often play a role when pain during sex occurs during or after intercourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The psoas consists of several muscles and runs from the spine to the thigh bone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Iliopsoas the hip flexors, the handbrake muscle<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Iliopsoas (hip flexors)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The iliopsoas consists of two muscles that lie deep inside the body along the lower back. They run from the spine, through the pelvis, and attach to the thigh bone. These muscles are central for movement and stability in the hip \u2013 and for the connection between the upper body and the legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The iliopsoas is active when you bend at the hip, stand up, walk, and arch the lower back. If the muscle is tense or overactive, it can cause pain in the groin, the lower back, and the front and inner thigh. In some people, tension in the iliopsoas can be linked to sexual pain such as deep vaginal pain, pain with penetration, or soreness after sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This muscle can be difficult to work with on your own, and many people benefit from guidance from a physiotherapist. Start by learning about the muscle, and you may also search YouTube for gentle and trustworthy exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obturator internus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The obturator internus is a deep muscle in the pelvis. It helps rotate the leg outward and stabilises the hip, especially when you stand, walk, or move from sitting to standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the muscle is tense, pain may be felt at the pubic bone, deep in the pelvis, or during movements such as spreading the legs, rotating the hip, sitting down, or standing up. Tension in the obturator internus can also contribute to pain during sex closer to penetration, especially when the legs are apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pelvic floor muscles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The pelvic floor muscles stretch from the tailbone to the pubic bone and form the base of the pelvis. They support the bladder, bowel, and uterus and play an important role in continence, body stability, and sexual function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tension in the pelvic floor can cause pain around the tailbone, a stiff lower back, and narrowing in the vagina. Overactivity in the pelvic floor is a common factor in pain during sex during and after intercourse. (Read the article about the pelvic floor muscles.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bulbospongiosus (outer ring muscle at the vaginal opening)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The bulbospongiosus is a more superficial muscle located around the vaginal opening. It is closely linked to sensation, touch, and reflexive muscle tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this muscle is tense or hypersensitive, it can cause stinging, burning, or sharp pain with touch and penetration \u2013 often already at the entrance to the vagina. This muscle and the pelvic floor are the primary muscles that cause pain during sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to use what you know about the muscles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Put on your detective hat. Approach your body with curiosity. Notice when sexual pain occurs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n