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Can coitalgia or dyspareunia be prevented?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 05/04/2026

It depends on the cause of the pain during sexual intercourse. Therefore, the best way to prevent dyspareunia is to educate yourself about sex and promote vaginal lubrication. In addition, it is important to adopt good habits to prevent possible urinary tract infections, which can also cause pain during intercourse.

 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.