dyspareunia

American  

[dis-puh-roo-nee-uh] / ˌdɪs pəˈru ni ə /

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. painful sexual intercourse.

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Etymology

Origin of dyspareunia

First recorded in 1870–75; dys- + Greek páreun(os) “bedfellow” + -ia

Example Sentences

What they were describing is known as dyspareunia, which is one of the more overlooked and under-treated symptoms of menopause, said Dr. Martha Goetsch, an emeritus assistant professor in the obstetrics and gynecology department at Oregon Health & Science University and a co-author of the paper.

From New York Times

Data on the subject of dyspareunia – pain during sex – is hard to gather.

From The Guardian

Dyspareunia is complicated by the fact that the condition is usually both physical and psychological – and so the problem will often not be one that can be seen on a scan.

From The Guardian

Seventeen percent have persistent dyspareunia six months later.

From Scientific American

I have dyspareunia —, at least, I think do.

From Salon