I was diagnosed with Vulva Cancer 11/2006 and was treated with Chemo and Pelvic Radiation. Because of this I was thrown into instant menopause. During Treatment and for a few months after had not had sexual intercourse because of the obvious pain associated with your skin being burnt off. Since June/July of 2007 my husband and I have been trying, I was told if I don't I;d have to be fitted with a dilator. It is now 11/2007 and although we have intercourse 3 or 4 times a week, it is still a lot of discomfort for me. I have a very supportive and understanding husband, for which I thank God. I can orgasm if stimulated by touch to my clitoris, but it's not the same as it was, actual intercourse does absolutely nothing for me and because it causes discomfort I can't do it for very long. I keep trying in the hopes that some day it will get better. Anyone else feel the same way, or does it eventually get better? In the beginning It was extreme pain and my husband could not hardly enter me at all, I can now receive him all the way, but again, because of its discomfort its not something I get excited about anymore. Any feedback would be great.