I feel a little pain down there after not having sex for a long time. What are the reasons for the pain after not having sex for a long time?

　　Many people feel confused and upset when experiencing this condition, not knowing what is causing the pain. In fact, there are many reasons for pain in the lower part after not having sex for a long time. Let's analyze these possible reasons in detail below.

physiological factors

　　vaginal dryness : No sex life for a long time, female The secretion of estrogen will decrease, and factors such as aging, excessive stress, and endocrine disorders will lead to insufficient vaginal secretions and vaginal dryness. When having sex again, the vaginal mucosa cannot be fully lubricated, and the friction increases, which can easily cause pain. It is common in women over 35 years old, or women who are going through menopause. Their ovarian function gradually declines, estrogen levels drop, and vaginal dryness becomes more obvious.

　　Vaginal atrophy: for menopause In postpartum women, due to the decline of ovarian function, the estrogen level drops sharply, the vaginal wall will gradually become thinner, the elasticity will decrease, and vaginal atrophy will occur. Long-term absence of sex will aggravate this atrophy. When having sex, the atrophic vagina cannot adapt to the expansion, which will cause pain. According to statistics, about 70% of postmenopausal women will experience symptoms related to vaginal atrophy in varying degrees.

　　Muscle tension: If you have not had sex for a long time, both men and women may be mentally tense before having sex again, causing the perineal muscles to be unable to relax. Especially women's vaginal sphincter and pelvic floor muscles, if they are in a tense state, it will reduce the vaginal space, increase resistance during sexual intercourse, and cause pain. This situation is common among people who are inexperienced in sexual life or have psychological pressure on sexual life.

psychological factors

　　Anxiety and fear: Some people may have anxiety and fear about sexual life due to previous unpleasant sexual experiences, such as pain, bleeding, etc., or due to the influence of some negative information from the outside world. This mentality will be more obvious when you try again after not having sex for a long time, causing the body to be unable to relax and causing pain. For example, women who have had lacerations during sex will be highly nervous when they have sex again, worrying that a similar situation will happen again.

　　Emotional estrangement: If there are emotional problems between couples, such as quarrels, cold wars, etc., both parties may lack sufficient emotional communication and intimate interaction when having sex after not having sex for a long time. This emotional barrier will affect sexual arousal, causing the body to be unable to enter a good sexual state, and it can also easily cause pain down below.

disease factor

　　Vaginitis : Bacteria, fungi and other pathogens infect the vagina, causing vaginitis. Inflammation can cause congestion and edema of the vaginal mucosa, making it more sensitive. After not having sex for a long time, the stimulation of sexual life may aggravate the inflammatory reaction and cause pain. Common types of vaginitis include fungal vaginitis, trichomonal vaginitis, etc. Patients may also be accompanied by Abnormal leucorrhea , itching and other symptoms.

　　Cervicitis : Cervicitis refers to inflammation of the cervix, which may be caused by unclean sex, repeated sexual intercourse, flow of people caused by other reasons. After the cervix is ​​stimulated by inflammation, it is prone to friction and irritation during sexual intercourse, leading to pain. Some patients may also experience symptoms of contact bleeding and require prompt medical treatment.

　　Endometriosis: Endometrial tissue appears in parts other than the uterus, such as the pelvis, ovaries, etc. During sexual intercourse, these ectopic endometrium tissues are irritated and can cause pain. This pain usually worsens during menstruation and may be accompanied by Dysmenorrhea , infertility and other symptoms. According to research, about 10%-15% of women of childbearing age suffer from endometriosis.