dyspareunia

(noun)

Painful or difficult sexual intercourse, especially in females.

Related Terms

Examples of dyspareunia in the following topics:

  • Sexual Dysfunction and Disease

    • In the DSM-5, the conditions of dyspareunia and vaginismus were combined into the new diagnosis of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder.
    • Dyspareunia, or painful intercourse, may be caused by insufficient lubrication (vaginal dryness) in females.