I just started the NuvaRing today, I was checking out blogs to see what other women had to say about it... But i noticed a pattern of women saying that it "made sex painful" or alot of pain in general, I just think alot of this sounds like a yeast infection, which would make sense. So it seems, the Nuva Ring could cause a yeast infection (due to bacteria growth in the vagina from needing to push it back up often) I just want to recommend that if you are feeling alot of pain in your vagina, please go get checked out because it sounds more like you have a yeast infection. Just a heads up! :)