Dyspareunia (Painful Intercourse): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prognosis Ouch! Wondering why it hurts after sex? Here are the common causes you should know! When to See a Doctor Pain occurs regularly or lasts more than a few hours. Presence Does sex hurt the first time? Your questions answered Painful Intercourse: Insight into the Unspoken Barriers to Pleasure ReSpark Group Why Does My Vagina Feel Like It's Burning After Having Sex? Pain during sex isn't usually a hot topic of conversation, but if it was, you'd learn that it's common. Dyspareunia is the medical term for painful intercourse. Pain is either felt