Virgin Territory
How painful is sex the first time?
—Lena, 15, Maryland
TeensHealth: It varies. For some girls, there's no pain whatsoever; for others, sex can be uncomfortable.
Some girls feel discomfort when the hymen stretches or tears, which can cause a little bleeding. Sometimes a girl may not be aroused (or she's feeling nervous or worried) so her vagina isn't lubricated enough for the guy's penis to enter comfortably. Lubricated condoms can help. And of course, couples should always use a condom every time they have sex to protect against unplanned pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
In general, though, pain during sex does indicate that things aren't going as they should and it's a good topic to talk to your doctor about.\
—Lena, 15, Maryland
TeensHealth: It varies. For some girls, there's no pain whatsoever; for others, sex can be uncomfortable.
Some girls feel discomfort when the hymen stretches or tears, which can cause a little bleeding. Sometimes a girl may not be aroused (or she's feeling nervous or worried) so her vagina isn't lubricated enough for the guy's penis to enter comfortably. Lubricated condoms can help. And of course, couples should always use a condom every time they have sex to protect against unplanned pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
In general, though, pain during sex does indicate that things aren't going as they should and it's a good topic to talk to your doctor about.\
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