If you are experiencing pain during sexual intercourse and frequent discharge, it could be a yeast or bacterial infection. Yeast infections typically present with thicker vaginal discharge resembling cottage cheese, along with itching, pain during sex, irritation, and swelling. Risk factors include wearing tight synthetic clothing, taking antibiotics or corticosteroids, sexual activity, or certain forms of contraception. Bacterial infections, on the other hand, may have a fishy odor that persists after washing or worsens after sex or in humid conditions. It is important to see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. If the discharge is beige or yellow-green and accompanied by pain when urinating, it could be a sexually transmitted infection and should be addressed by a healthcare professional.