Sex Can Hurt - 5 Problems That Make Sex Painful for Men
Pleasurable sex can be extremely painful if you suffer from medical conditions such as urinary tract infections, yeast infections, herpes, prostatitis or Peyronie’s disease. Most of these conditions can be treated with prescription medications or home remedies.
Most men look forward to having sex with their partner but there are a few medical conditions that can make you dread intercourse. Learn about the top 5 problems that can affect your sex life and find out ways to get rid of them.

Urinary tract infections

When the urinary tract is invaded by germs, you are likely to suffer from a urinary tract infection. An untreated urinary tract infection can infect your kidneys and cause permanent damage. Most urinary tract infections occur through the urethra, the tube that transfers urine out of the body through the bladder. The germs that cause this infection usually reside in the large intestine and are present in your stool. Your chances of getting a urinary tract infection are greater if you have a low fluid intake or if you suffer from diabetes. The presence of enlarged prostate glands or kidney stones increases your chances of having an infected urinary tract.

Symptoms of a urinary tract infection include painful or burning sensations while urinating, a heavy or tender stomach, cloudy or smelly urine, pain in the kidneys, chills and fever, vomiting and nausea. A course of antibiotics will treat the infection, but you can prevent it drinking lots of water everyday and urinating frequently.

Yeast infection

Yeast infections are caused by a specific kind of fungi, the candida albicans. Yeast infections are characterized by burning, inflammation and itching in the folds of your skin. Other symptoms of a fungal infection include fiery red rashes with sharply outlined edges and a scalloped border. These rashes are usually visible as minute pimples filled with pus in the genitals or in the folds of skin around your navel or on your neck or underarms. You are likely to develop yeast infection if you have poor hygiene, are overweight, wear tight-fitting clothes or have a weak immune system. Yeast infection can be treated by a topical non-prescription ointment.

Herpes

Genital herpes is characterized by itchy painful sores in the genitals and is one of the most dreaded sexually transmitted diseases. But for most people, herpes is nothing but an unpleasant skin problem. However, it certainly is an incurable condition and there is no way to ensure you don’t pass it on to your sexual partners. Herpes can cause more emotional than physical trauma. The best way to avoid getting infected is to examine a potential partner’s genitals before sexual contact.

Prostatitis

Prostatitis is characterized by infection or swelling of the prostate gland. There are various kinds of prostatitis, depending on how long you have had this condition and its symptoms. Some kinds of prostatitis are caused by bacteria but the origin of most is largely unknown.

The symptoms of chronic prostatitis are usually mild and develop over a number of weeks or even months. You may feel like urinating frequently but may pass small amounts, accompanied by a burning pain. There might be problems with the flow of urine, you might urinate in waves rather than in a steady stream and might experience dribbling after urinating. You are likely to wake up at night with an urge to urinate but your bladder might not feel totally empty. Your lower back might pain a lot, particularly during bowel movements. Ejaculation after sexual intercourse may be painful too. Prostatitis treatment includes drinking lots of fluids and getting plenty of rest. Your doctor will prescribe medications to reduce the pain and the swelling and to relax bladder muscles and to soften the stool.

Peyronie’s disease

Peyronie’s disease is characterized by the visible curvature of the penis during an erection. This usually happens when the penis is physically damaged and there is a build-up of scar tissue and plaque on the top. Peyronie’s disease can be extremely painful and even affect your sleep.
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