Health13 Reasons Why13 Reasons Why Your Vagina Might Hurt During SexLet's talk about when sex hurts and what you can do about it.By by Caroline Kee BuzzFeed News ReporterPosted on February 24, 2018, 9:01 pmTwitterFacebookLink Sex can hurt for many reasons — both physiological and psychological — but here are some of the more common ones and how to deal with them. View this photo on Instagram 1. An active vaginal infection. View this photo on Instagram 2. Injuries or irritation to the vulva and vagina. View this photo on Instagram 3. Vaginismus, which causes the vaginal muscles to tense up upon penetration. View this photo on Instagram 4. A chronic pain condition like vulvodynia or vestibular vulvitis. View this photo on Instagram 5. Abnormal anatomy. 6. Conditions like endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or fibroids can cause deep pain. View this photo on Instagram 7. Vaginal dryness caused by hormones, medication, or stress. 8. Not enough lube. 9. Lack of foreplay and stimulation. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. Certain positions. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. Lack of connection or relationship issues. View this photo on Instagram 12. Psychological factors such as anxiety, fear, or self-esteem issues. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. Ignoring the pain, which can make things worse. Listen to your body and see a doctor. View this photo on Instagram For all things health, check out the BuzzFeed Health page and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. Topics in this article13 Reasons Why