Painful Sex

A collection of resources and support to help you navigate painful intercourse.

Painful sex can have many causes.

Very often, the pelvic floor muscles are tight.

If you’re lucky enough to have had a doctor who at least a little bit gets it, you may have been told you have a “hypertonic” pelvic floor.

Find out what that means here.

One condition related painful sex is Vaginismus.

Read here to better understand what vaginismus is and what causes it.

Overwhelmed by how to start to address your pain?

You’re ready to ditch pain and finally enjoy sex, so let’s get you there!

couple in bed cuddling after having pain-free penetration/intercourse after history of vaginismus and pelvic pain

Kickstart your journey to less pain, greater pleasure by:

  • Understanding what might be causing your pain, including the role of your pelvic floor

  • Getting to know your vulva so you can better identify pain and understand your parts. When you know your parts, you can better advocate for them.

  • Using breathing strategies to ease anxiety, tension, and pain—while increasing blood flow for arousal

  • Incorporating a simple daily stretch to release tightness and tension

  • Embracing a action forward, hopeful mindset to make this journey easier and more empowering

Ready to get started?

Download your free starter guide now!

Starter Guide: Less Pain, More Pleasure

Do you have a hard time inserting anything at all? Maybe it feels like you hit a wall or it just feels like your vag is a closed door?

You could have vaginismus. Good news is, there’s support for you and you can combat it!

If so, start here —>

If you’ve already been navigating using dilators for your vaginismus, try these 5 tips —>

Committed to tackling your pain and making sex enjoyable?

Release tension, relieve pain, regain pleasure, improve communication around sex, regulate your nervous system, and connect with your body all in one program.

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What is the pelvic health?

Pelvic Wellness is widely misunderstood and underrepresented, but it’s a core aspect of your daily activities! So what is your pelvic floor? What’s included in your pelvic health? What’s considered normal? Find out with the link below!

What is Pelvic Health