During sex, the pelvic floor muscles may experience significant stress resulting in strain. This can lead to painful and uncomfortable love-making.
What to do
Because straining the pelvic floor muscles can affect your sexual pleasure and cause stress to the organs they support, consider the following measures:
- Avoid sexual intercourse when you are anxious or worried as these feelings can cause unnecessary tension to the muscles of the body, including the pelvic floor. Remember: Tight muscles have a higher risk of straining.
- Use lubrication to reduce stress to pelvic floor muscles.
- Consider doing Kegel exercises.

Foreign Object in the Vagina
Aside from the bedroom injuries we’ve already mentioned, there is also the possibility of “losing something” inside the vagina. This could be a condom or a sex toy that couples use to heighten their pleasure.
According to experts, when a vaginal foreign body is left inside for too long, it may lead to infection and harm adjacent muscles.
What to do
The first thing to do is to breathe and relax. Tensed or tight muscles can make it hard for you to spot and remove the item. After this, try to:
- Fish the foreign body out using your fingers. Do not use any other item to remove the foreign body.
- If you can’t get it out, go to the doctor for medical help.
Carpet Burn
One of the most common bedroom injuries is carpet burn. Also called rugburn, it occurs when the skin develops redness or burning sensation due to repeated friction. Usually, the parts affected are the hands, elbows, and knees. Couples often experience carpet burn when they have sex on surfaces other than the bed.
What to do
If you develop carpet burn, wash it with soap and cool water. You can also cleanse it with an antiseptic to prevent infection.
Doctors also suggest that should a couple want to have sex on surfaces other than their bed, they may want to take time to cover the surface with soft towels or bed sheets. Also, make sure the surface is clean to prevent possible cuts and infection.
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