Pain during sex

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I have felt pain during sex before, like a sharp pain on the right side when in certain positions or going at a certain speed. However, last night I experienced this pain in practically every position. It wasn't so painful that I couldn't carry on but I'm worried it might be like that next time I see my Boyfriend. Does anyone else experience a similar pain? My Doctor never seems too fussed.

Condoms Update

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Hey everyone!
I posted a few days ago about condoms. I ordered female condoms and skyns. We haven't tried the skyns yet but the female condom is working great.

I know that I was really curious about female condoms and there isn't a ton of info out there besides they rock or they are like having sex with a sandwich bag. I'm hoping I can give my experience and maybe help someone. I tried them for the first time last night. They are definitely a lot different than male condoms. It's a little weird having it hanging outside of the vagina but I just want to say they are pretty awesome. I am having problems with things hurting down there and drying up which causes pain. With the female condom it doesn't hurt. He put lube on himself and we were good to go. The condom kind of shielded my skin from the rubbing. He said that it felt better for him than male condoms too. Just thought I would share my experience for anyone that was interested in them. They really aren't as bad as a lot of online posts say. I actually like them a lot better than male condoms. They can also be put in a few hours before sex. I couldn't find an actual time frame so I emailed the company. This was their response:

Thank you for your interest in the FC2 Female Condom. The FC2 can be inserted up to several hours before sex (2 hours). This time range may expand as further research is collected on the new FC2.

Feel free to contact us if you have further questions. Best, The Female Health Company

When to begin BC pills

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I recently gave birth via c-section on April 14. I've already got my prescription for birth control pills: Loestrin Fe. I know the doctor told me while I was still in the hospital when I should begin taking them but I don't remember. It's such a pain trying to get hold of him. His office is very busy. If I could avoid calling in I would prefer it.

So when should I start taking them?

Getting Help for Painful Sex? What Do I Tell a Doc?

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TL;DR: I have insurance again (thx Obama) and I have recently noticed a flare-up of pain during sex.  I'm not sure if they can help or if what's happening is just a fact of life. What do you all think?

The Whole Story
So I've had pain with sex for years.  I really like sex, and I'm kind of willing to just put up with the pain because I've never gotten a satisfactory answer for why it hurts. I've also had extremely painful periods pretty much since i started menstruating. About two years ago, I got a Mirena IUD to help with the painful periods and to reduce the copious amount of bleeding I have every month. It's worked well for that, but I still have pain during sex, especially in the week before I start menstruating.  I can't have sex during my period because it tends to make the pain worse.  (I know some folks experience relief from cramping if they have sex, that is NOT my experience.)

I'm not in a romantic relationship right now. I have a ... I guess you'd call him a lover?  A guy I go out with three or four times a month with and we usually have sex.  I'm not really masturbating otherwise, because when I do it hurts and I don't get off the way I do with him.  (I used to masturbate almost daily, but in the past year I've been under a lot of work stress and I'm just not interested, and, again, it hurts.)

I just got a replacement Magic Wand, my old one conked out about three months ago.  So I tried it out and was like OH MAN THIS THING IS AMAZING and then...WHAM!  terrible cramps.

Which kind of reminded me that "Oh, maybe I'm not masturbating because it hurts like f*ck and the pain isn't worth it like it is with Manfriend."

I think I probably have endometriosis. I have most of the classic symptoms.  But, I've never had a laproscopy.  [Edited to add: I do not have fibroids, active ovarian cysts, or any other structural problem that could be seen on an ultrasound.] Plus, the Mirena is often used to treat endo, so I've already got that on lockdown.  (I can't take oral contraceptives because they trigger my mood disorder). But I feel like it took so long just to get help for the bleeding (about 6 years) that the notion of having to stand up to another set of docs and demand treatment for pain during sex feels a little overwhelming.

Thoughts? Thanks!