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S*XUAL relationships play a great role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. S*xual intercourse is an important part when it comes to couples and their way of showing love to each other. While s*x can be enjoyable for some, it can also be a painful experience for others. Painful intercourse is medically known as ‘Dyspareunia,’ defined as persistent or recurrent genital pain that occurs just before, during, or after s*x, as per Mayo Clinic.

Painful intercourse can be due to several reasons including structural to psychological problems. Some common symptoms of dyspareunia include pain during penetration, pain even while penetrating a tampon, deep pain during thrusting, aching pain, and throbbing pain lasting for hours after intercourse, as per Mayo Clinic.

While injury, previous medical treatments, and not enough lubrication can be common causes of painful intercourse, emotional factors have a huge role in se*ual activities. Therefore anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress is likely to experience low arousal, resulting in pain during intercourse. Besides this, pelvic floor muscles tend to tighten in response to stress in your life, which can contribute to pain during intercourse. Here are some yoga poses or exercises that can help with painful intercourse and ease the pain.

Yoga Poses To Strengthen Pelvic Muscles

1. Child’s Pose

Also known as Balasana, the child’s pose is a resting pose that gently relaxes the muscles on the front of the body while passively stretching the muscles of the back. It is an excellent pose for pelvic floor stretch.

2. Happy Baby Pose

It is a gentle soothing pose that is effective for increasing relaxation and stretching the body.

Lie flat on your back on the floor or on a mat. With your head flat on the mat, bend your knees toward your chest at a 90-degree angle. Face the soles of your feet up toward the ceiling. Reaching forward, grab and hold the inside or outside of your feet. Spread your knees apart, shifting them toward your armpits. Flex your heels into your hand and gently rock from side to side (like a happy baby). Remain in this position for several breaths, inhaling and exhaling deeply.

3. Kegel Exercise

Kegel exercise is great for strengthening muscles that support the bladder. They Strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and can support your bladder and bowel function. They are simple clench-and-release exercises that you can do to make the muscles of your pelvic floor stronger. Your pelvis is the area between your hips that holds your reproductive organs, as per Healthline.

4. Diaphragmatic Breathing

It is a breathing exercise that engages your diaphragm, the muscle that enables you to breathe. Also known as Belly breathing or abdominal breathing, it’s the basis for many meditation and relaxation techniques, which can lower your stress levels, lower your blood pressure, and regulate other critical bodily processes, according to Healthline.

 

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)