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One relatively easy manner in which pain involved with sexual penetration might be reduced is by changing coital positions, usually by making use of positions that result in more shallow penetration.

Utilizing reduced depth of penetration during intercourse may reduce sex-related pain dramatically or barely at all, depending on the individual, but while other treatments are being considered or pursued, it is one manner in which sexual activities can be maintained while minimizing dyspareunia-related pain.

An example of a position that results in maximum (deepest) penetration is when a woman lies on her back (in the missionary position) with her legs pulled up to her torso. In this position, a male partner will be penetrating as deeply as possible (and therefore making contact with the most tissue on the inside of the vagina). In some cases, this may result in maximized dyspareunia-related pain.

An example of a position that would result in reduced or minimal penetration would be a woman still lying on her back, but with the man’s legs straddling hers on the outside (her legs are therefore quite close together). In this position, a greater proportion of the penis will remain outside the vagina and less inner vaginal tissue will experience intercourse-related contact. In some cases, this is an effective way of managing dyspareunia.

As well, if dyspareunia is affecting your sex life and/or relationship, and you are finding that pain is in fact reduced when the depth of penetration is reduced, it may also be a good idea to experiment with positions that work for you and result in a manageable degree of penetration.