Women aren't the only ones who can experience pain during sex - it happens in men, too.
Infection, nerve pain and inflammation of the penis and/or prostate can lead to intense discomfort during sex.
Vitamins, minerals, antibiotics and self-care go a long way toward improving symptoms and speeding recovery.
If the problem persists, it is important to go to the doctor and rule out any serious problems than can affect not only satisfaction, but overall health.
Symptoms Pain during sex can range anywhere from minor to intense.
Many men find that as pain begins to progress, if the cause of the pain is left untreated, sex becomes almost unbearable.
It's normal for the penis to become hypersensitive directly after orgasm, to the point of being painful to touch.
However, in rarer cases, men can experience pain in the penis during sex or during an erection.
Symptoms can differ greatly, depending on what is causing the pain.
Sharp, shooting, burning or tingling pain should be checked out by a doctor or urologist immediately in order to rule out infection, spinal problems, or chronic degenerative illnesses.
Causes There are a lot of possible causes for having a painful penis during sex or after sex.

• If the penis has begun to change its shape in any way, or bulges form, this may be due to the development of scar tissue inside the penis, a condition known as Peyronie's Disease.
  
• When the foreskin is too tight and painful to retract, this is known as phimosis, a problem that can either begin at birth or occur as a result of scarring of the foreskin.
  
• Inflammation and infection of the penis or prostate gland are other possibilities.
  Be on the lookout for warning signs such as redness, heat, burning, itching, discharge, changes in urine color and smell, or skin problems.
  
• When a man experiences tingling, burning, shooting pains, or numbness, the cause of pain during sex may be related to nerve issues.
  According to the Mayo Clinic, the pudendal nerve, which runs from the spine through the buttocks, may cause pain in the buttocks, anus and penis when it is pinched or damaged.
  
• Men with diabetes may also experience gradual nerve damage as part of their condition, beginning as tingling and later progressing to pain, burning, or numbness in hands, feet and genitals.
  

Treatment Treatment ultimately depends on what is causing the pain.
Infection and inflammation of the penis and/or prostate can be handled easily in most cases with antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and immune enhancers such as vitamin C and Echinacea extract.
Nerve problems are often treated with a range of therapies, including anti-inflammatory medications, pain killers, and self-management strategies to use at home.
If the nerves have been damaged from diabetes, the most important strategy is to manage the disease effectively through dietary changes, insulin therapy, and supplements that support insulin sensitivity.
Some natural products may support nerve health and reduce pain naturally.
Botanicals such as California poppy, Chamomile, Passionflower, and Skullcap may help to reduce pain signaling in the nerves.
Studies show that alpha lipoic acid, Lion's Mane mushroom and St John's Wort may help to reduce nerve inflammation and promote the regeneration of damaged nerves.
Health Crèmes Penis health crèmes are natural products that can help to treat inflammation, pain, and nerve damage of the penis.
Containing natural vitamins, antioxidants and oils that benefit tissue integrity and immune health, health crèmes can be applied to speed the recovery of skin cells and possibly calm hypersensitive tissues.
Specialized formulas(most professionals recommend Man1Man Oil) contain vitamin C as a natural immune support, vitamin E to reduce scarring of tissues, alpha lipoic acid for penis nerve health, and shea butter for anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties.