Orgasms should be a source of pleasure, not pain. If you experience discomfort, burning, or soreness during or after sex, then this is the problem.

This condition, known as dysorgasmia, Pain in the abdomen or pelvic area during or immediately after you reach orgasm is officially known as dysorgasmia.

Is it normal? While climaxing isn't necessarily the be-all and end-all of fulfilling sex, orgasms should ultimately be pleasurable, not painful. Unless ruined orgasms are your thing, painful orgasms are generally not considered normal.

What does dysorgasmia feel like? The pain feels like intense cramps, which is the result of your vagina and muscles in your pelvis contracting. It's difficult to say how long the pain can last, as this completely varies from person to person.

What causes painful orgasms?
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Endometriosis
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Uterine fibroids
• Interstitial cystitis
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Post-vaginal birth
• Post-cesarean birth, abdominal or pelvic surgery
• Emotional and psychological causes

Should you seek medical help? Painful orgasms aren't something you should just shove under the covers--you deserve to have satisfying sexual experiences that aren't uncomfortable or painful. If you have a hunch that dysorgasmia is happening to you, speak to your doctor.