What is male dyspareunia?

Dyspareunia or pain during sexual intercourse can occur both in men and women but is more common among women.Male dyspareunia or dyspareunia in men is a recurrent or continuous pain in the genital or pelvic region which occurs during or after sexual activity and is present for three months or longer. The pain in the penis may be accompanied by a burning sensation during and even after ejaculation.

This condition is extremely rare in men and can be caused by physical and at times even psychological issues.

What are the causes of male dyspareunia?

There are a variety of causes that can lead to dyspareunia:

• Psychological
• Medical factors
• Other causes

The psychological causes include:

• a history of sexual abuse or trauma

• stress

• fear

• depression

• guilt

• anxiety around sex

• emotional instability

• a strict religious upbringing

The medical factors that can lead to dyspareunia include:

• sexually transmitted infections ( STIs) - including herpes thrush or male candidiasis which is an infection caused by a yeast-shaped fungus called Candida albicans, that most commonly affects the head of the penis.
• a tight foreskin (Phimosis).
• inflammation of the prostate gland (prostatitis)
• growths, cysts, warts, and lumps in the penis
• testicular cancer
• little tears in the foreskin
• problems with ejaculation when the testicles swell and become painful as a result of being sexually stimulated but not ejaculating
• a penile fracture which can occur if a man slips out of his partner during vigorous thrusting and hits a hard object.
• A distinct cracking noise is heard and this is followed by immediate loss of erection, severe pain, bruising and swelling.
• Peyronie's disease, which usually affects men aged 55 or over, and is a gradual change in the shape of the penis when erect. The penis when erect becomes bent rather than straight.

The other causes that can lead to male dyspareunia include:

• skin irritation caused by an allergic reaction to a particular brand of condom or spermicide
• sharp pain during penetration can be caused by threads of an intrauterine contraceptive device (for birth control) that protrude from the woman’s cervix

What are the symptoms of dyspareunia in men? How is male dyspareunia diagnosed?

The symptoms of dyspareunia in men include:

• continuous pain in the genital or pelvic region which occurs during or after sexual activity and is recurrently present for more than three months
• burning sensation along with the pain
• irritation of the skin on the penis with a rash formation
• lack of sexual desire
• inability to get aroused
• inability to experience orgasm

Treatment We at Dr Erande's clinic, treats your Dyspareunia with natural medicines and techniques.

Also Yoga practice/ Kegal exercises (pelvic floor muscle exercises) can help a lot. We teach you to do it comfortably.