Goodbye to Painful Sex with Expert Physical Therapy Services

You deserve to experience pain free penetration and pleasurable sex. We can help.

Physical therapy techniques are effective and procedures have been identified with reliable results in improving pain and quality of life in clients experiencing pain with penetrative sex. One of the most important aspects is the strengthening of the perineal musculature and improving the activation and relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles. Furthermore, manual trigger point release therapy and myofascial pelvic floor massage, optimize and guarantee the reduction of pain intensity. (Effectiveness of physical therapy interventions in women with dyspareunia: a systematic review and meta-analysis, 2023).

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Painful penetrative sex is treatable!

Painful intercourse is common. We have a lot of experience educating folks on what the causes are, what they can do about it, and how to enjoy sex without unwanted pain. Tight pelvic floor muscles, tight hips, and fear are often parts of the cause.

  • Tight pelvic floor muscles can be treated by pelvic floor exercises, breathing exercises, dynamic posture training, dilator exercises, and relaxation practices.

  • Tight hips can be treated by hip stabilization and mobilization exercises, moving more throughout the day, and core support training.

  • Fear can be tended to with coaching, gradual exposure to penetration slowly and in a safe environment, and resources for comfort. Over time, when you experience less pain with penetration, your fear will lesson.

We can support you at a pace that your body can yield to. We can hold the space for you to breathe and to relax. We can help guide you to understand what your body is asking you for.

Symptoms we work with (list is not exhaustive):