Painful Intercourse

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3 Reasons You Need Pelvic Floor Biofeedback

Biofeedback therapy enhances your rehabilitation experience by teaching you how to control and change the behavior of your pelvic floor. If you don’t know how to contract or relax your pelvic floor muscles, then biofeedback therapy can help you make that connection and improve your overall pelvic health.   What is biofeedback therapy for the…

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How Can Physical Therapy Treat Vaginismus?

Vaginismus is a condition linked to anxiety and fear of having sex which leads to pelvic pain and painful intercourse. The thought or act of vaginal penetration creates an automatic response, or spasm in your pelvic floor muscles, creating discomfort and pain. Medical professionals often look for a physical problem to fix and may even…

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Yes, Men Experience Painful Intercourse Too

Men experience painful intercourse. And they don’t always want to have sex! Societal expectations will lead you to believe that men are tough, independent, and sex-driven. Therefore, men will steer clear of doctors and find a way to have sex no matter what. However, 1 to 5% of men report pain with intercourse. While this…

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Sex After Giving Birth: What You Need To Know

We all know having a baby brings about lots of changes to your body, but vaginal pain doesn’t have to be one of them. Our bodies – and yes, our vaginas – are miraculously designed to recover from the trauma of childbirth. However, it is important to know when to give your body the time…

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