“Continuing to see someone who wants vaginal sex despite pain”

Item: Continuing to see someone who wants vaginal sex despite pain
Rating: 4
Author: u/ThrowRA_HovercraftV

What Actually Happened

Vaginal sex is painful, partner wants it, feeling pressured to fix issue

What I wish I knew

"Sexual compatibility can be important, but so is physical and emotional well-being"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Communicate openly with your partner about your needs and boundaries"

Regret Index

6/10

Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.

SettledMixedSevere

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Relationship Category

370

Relationship decisions logged. Avg regret 7.3/10 across the category.

Same Outcome Band

10%

of Relationship decisions land in the regret band the same as this one.