Why does the buttock hurt after sexual activity?

Sep 05, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

After several recent sexual encounters, I have been experiencing a lingering pain in my buttocks, and sometimes the pain lasts for a while. I am generally in good health and have no other obvious discomfort. This has been quite troubling, and I'm wondering whether this situation is normal. I would like to ask, what could be the possible causes of buttock pain after sexual activity?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi

Pain in the buttocks after sexual activity can have several possible causes, including:

1. Muscle fatigue or strain: Sexual activity is a form of physical exercise. If the posture is improper or the activity is excessively intense, it may lead to fatigue or mild strain of the buttocks muscles, ligaments, or tendons, resulting in buttock pain.

2. Improper posture: Maintaining the same posture for a prolonged period during sexual activity, especially positions involving twisting, stretching, or lying sideways that may place additional pressure on the buttock muscles, could lead to pain in the buttocks. Adjusting the posture appropriately to reduce pressure on the buttocks may help alleviate the pain.

4. Excessive activity: Vigorous sexual activity or frequent sexual intercourse may lead to overall physical fatigue, causing generalized muscle soreness, including in the muscles of the buttocks. In such cases, adequate rest and reducing activity levels may help relieve the pain.

5. Gynecological or urological conditions: In women, conditions such as endometriosis or ovarian cysts may be responsible, while in men, it could be prostatitis. These conditions may cause pain in the buttocks or lower abdomen during sexual activity.

If the pain persists or is severe, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation at a正规 hospital.