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Sex with my partner is impossible because my vagina has closed up
DEAR DEIDRE: IT is impossible for me to have sex, as my vagina has closed up.
After being single for six years, I was so happy to meet a new partner – but then so distressed to find we can’t have penetrative sex.
It doesn’t matter what position we try, it’s incredibly painful
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I am 53 and always enjoyed a healthy sex life. My new partner is 51.
Whenever we try to make love, he simply can’t penetrate me. It doesn’t matter what position we try, it’s incredibly painful.
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I don’t understand what has happened and need to solve this. Otherwise I fear our relationship won’t last.
My mind is very willing but my body is not.
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DEIDRE SAYS: After the menopause, some women can experience vaginal atrophy – dryness and shrinkage of the tissues – especially if they haven’t had sex in a while.
This can be improved by hormone replacement therapy, so see your GP.
It is also possible you are suffering from a condition called vaginismus. Find out more about it at nhs.uk/conditions/vaginismus.
My support pack on painful sex may help too.
Anxiety can block sexual responsiveness, so do discuss your fears with your partner.
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