Male dyspareunia (pronounced dis-par-you-nee-a)

Dyspareunia is defined as ‘painful sex’

How common is dysparenuia in men?

There is very little data available on how common dyspareunia in men is.

What are the causes of dyspareunia in men?

Causes in men may include:

• Infection – of the genitals or internally eg prostate etc.
• Foreskin problems – Many men suffer with a tight foreskin which becomes painful or can tear during sex. As a result, many men require circumcision to deal with the issue.
• Peyronie’s disease – (A condition where the penis can bend to one side). A lot of men will notice that their penis may bend to one side more than the other but in severe cases the penis the bend may be very noticeable, leading to pain and making sexual intercourse difficult.
• Unknown causes: In some cases of dyspareunia, no observable medical cause can be found.
• Psychological causes: In a number of cases, the cause of the dyspareunia is felt to be of a psychological origin.

Assessment of dyspareunia

It is important that men are investigated medically to assess the cause of their pain.

Treatment of dyspareunia

It is important to visit your GP or seek the help of a Sex & Relationship Therapist to find out the cause of the dyspareunia so that the most appropriate treatment can be implemented:

Infections will need to be treated with relevant medications/creams etc

If a man has a tight foreskin, circumcision or partial circumcision may be suggested.

Severe cases of Peyronie’s disease can be surgically treated where necessary.

If there is anxiety or fear etc around sex, therapy with a qualified Sex & Relationship Therapist will help to address the possible causes of this and help facilitate solutions

If you have any questions on Male dyspareunia or wish to make an appointment, please contact Tony Duffy