Endometriosis happens when uterine tissue forms outside of the uterus. This condition can be extremely painful for many women, especially in the days surrounding your menstrual cycle.

While some women with endometriosis don’t experience symptoms, most do. Pain is more commonly seen before and during the period and includes painful periods, painful sex, lower back pain, and pelvic pain. Here are some things you can do to make sex better with endometriosis.

1. Communicate with your partner

Communication is a huge thing in any healthy relationship, but when you’re dealing with chronic pain it becomes especially important. Now is not the time to bottle up your feelings. Open up and let your partner know what you’re feeling. You have a right to have comfortable sex. If you don’t talk to your partner, there is no way to get around the pain in order to have better sex.

2. Explore your body

Be explorative and adventurous. You can look at endometriosis as a hardship you can’t deal with, or you can choose to use it as an opportunity to change how you experience pleasure. Try new positions. You may find one that feels more comfortable than others. Don’t be afraid to be creative.

3. Use lubrication

Never ever skip out on lube. No one ever should, but this is especially critical for those dealing with endometriosis. Since vaginal dryness is a common cause of painful sex it’s always best to make sure you have vaginal lubrication during sexual intercourse.

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