Some common reasons for sexual pain in females include: vulvodynia, a chronic condition that causes itching, as well as burning pain during and after sex vaginal infections such as yeast infections muscle injuries or dysfunction, especially pelvic floor injuries after childbirth hormonal changes, which may cause vaginal dryness and pain Males can also experience pain during sex. Some common causes include: structural abnormalities in the penis, such as phimosis infections problems with the prostate, such as prostatitis People who identify as asexual may not desire sex or experience pleasure from it. People who identify as demisexual may only experience sexual pleasure in limited contexts, such as when they feel in love with a partner. Some other factors that can affect sexual pleasure across all genders and sexual orientations include: insufficient lubrication, which can cause sex to be painful a history of trauma or abuse, which can make sex feel threatening or painful lack of arousal boredom with