Five Seconds Into Sex, Something Aggravating Happens to My Wife. I’m Sick of It.
A woman experiences pain during intercourse, which has led to infrequent attempts at intimacy with her husband. She is reluctant to seek medical help due to fears of being dismissed. The advice suggests exploring both medical options and alternative lubricants to alleviate her discomfort.
- ▪The woman has difficulty with lubrication during sex, leading to pain after a few minutes.
- ▪She is hesitant to see a doctor, fearing dismissal and weight-related comments.
- ▪Possible causes for her symptoms include perimenopause and vaginal atrophy.
- ▪Alternative lubricants and hydration methods are recommended for temporary relief.
- ▪Encouragement to seek medical advice is emphasized to address potential underlying conditions.
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| Original publisher | Slate Magazine |
| Canonical URL | https://slate.com/advice/2026/05/sex-pain-wife-advice-doctor-menopause-dryness-lubricant.html?via=rss |
| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-24T16:02:33.295Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-24T16:05:22.845Z |
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How to Do It Five Seconds Into Sex, Something Aggravating Happens to My Wife. I’m Sick of It. She refuses to see a doctor. Advice by Rich Juzwiak May 24, 202612:00 PM Photo illustration by Slate. photo by pius99/iStock/Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, My wife and I go months between attempts at intercourse. Last night, we tried again. And failed. She can lubricate naturally for five minutes or so, then the pain becomes too much for her. We’ve tried artificial lube, but that becomes sticky and painful after a couple of minutes.
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