Contraceptives and Sexual Function Considered As pelvic floor physical therapists, we work with a lot of women who have some type of female sexual dysfunction, whether it may be pain with initial penetration, pain with deep thrusting/deep penetration, pain with orgasms, or decreased sexual arousal, desire, libido. Unfortunately, about 30-50% of women may suffer from […]
Did You Know Physical Therapy Can Help Endometriosis? What is the link between endometriosis and painful sex? Endometriosis is a global disease affecting 5-15% of women during their reproductive years. It is characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside of the uterus which can trigger a local inflammatory response and can have a significant […]
What’s the Connection Bewteen Eating Disorders and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? Read on for some answers. Eating disorders are unfortunately common, with at least 9% of people worldwide suffering from an eating disorder. This translates to 28.8 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. There are different types of eating disorders (ED) including […]
A Pelvic Floor PT Can Assist With Cervical Cancer and Recovery Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer affecting women worldwide. Luckily there are many wonderful treatments that can stop the cancer, either completely or from progressing further. However, the treatments do come with some unwanted side effects. But there is help and having […]
What is IC or Interstitial cystitis? IC is also known as bladder pain syndrome or painful bladder syndrome and is a debilitating condition that significantly affects the quality of life of patients living with it. Many patients with IC have other overlapping pain conditions such as Dyspareunia (pain with intercourse). 88% of patients with IC had […]
Mental Health and Sexual Pain: Sexual Dysfunction is Not “In Your Head”. We have seen that experiencing sexual pain CAN affect your mental health, and pre-existing mental health conditions can amplify sexual dysfunction. This article will review the research related to these, but in reading, know that we believe your pain is real and should […]
You may have heard that chronic stress takes a toll on your body. But did you know how chronic stress affects your sex life? What is chronic stress? Chronic psychosocial stress is defined as either a major life event that takes place over a long period of time (ie. death of a family member) or […]
Are You Wondering “Can A Vaginal Birth Ruin Your Sex Life?” Medically, the answer is a resounding ‘no’… but postpartum sex is still an understandable concern for most pregnant women, especially in a digital age where whispered rumors have given way to detailed stories of difficult birth experiences splashed across social media pages. In the […]
Whether you’re asking for a friend or for yourself, it’s an important question these days. Practicing social distancing and wearing a mask can make it quite difficult to have intimate relationships. Through the last year and half, we have learned more about COVID-19 and each and every day new data helps us better understand this […]
Lasers And My Vagina – Do They Really Belong Together? A Breakdown of common Energy Based Devices Marketed for your Vagina Risks and Possible Benefits In the past decade, nonsurgical devices using radio-frequencies, lasers, and infrared light have been marketed as non-invasive treatments for “vaginal rejuvenation.” However, there has been conflicting opinion among the medical […]
