Is it normal to experience pain during the first sexual intercourse?

Patient's question:

Doctor, hello. I'm experiencing severe pain during my first sexual intercourse, and after it, my vagina has been uncomfortable for a whole day. There's aching and itching sensation around the vaginal opening, but it's not too severe. I had a Mycoplasma infection before my first sexual intercourse. Is it normal to have such pain during the first time? Does the pain during intercourse have anything to do with the Mycoplasma infection? Is the discomfort after intercourse caused by having sex while being sick? Thank you.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, regarding the issue of pain during the first sexual experience, for women, it is normal to experience pain and bleeding due to the breaking of the hymen and the expansion of the vagina. For men, if there is significant pain or bleeding, it is important to consider whether there is an infection present.

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