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Heather Jeffcoat, DPT at SHAPE.com
SHAPE's online staff regularly reaches out to Heather Jeffcoat for her expertise in the fields of vaginismus, issues that lead to painful sex, and the role of yoga in keeping your pelvic floor healthy and happy.
From the "About Us" page at Shape.com:
"Shape launched in 1981 and quickly became a definitive voice in the health and wellness arena. As the largest young women’s magazine, ... [our] standards are high: We turn to science-backed research, the best trainers, nutritionists, doctors, dermatologists, and top wellness pros to bring our audience the most cutting-edge information; we prioritize an inclusive environment and ensure that our content speaks directly to all women in a friend-to-friend tone that inspires and motivates."
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Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
Why You Have a Sore Vagina After Sex -- and What to Do About It
All sorts of sex acts (not just P-in-V!) can leave you with a sore vagina after sex. Here's why, when to worry, and what you can do to ease the hurt.
Snuggles, snacks, a shower. These are the things we expect to experience after sex. Sadly, for some people with vaginas, those delicacies are sometimes replaced or accompanied by something a lot less comfortable: a sore vulva and/or sore vagina.
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It's time to explore (literally) beyond the clit.
Since its inception in 1981 Shape Magazine has been one of the most popular health and fitness magazines on America's newsstands, grabbing the title of #1 women's fitness magazine along the way.
In the digital realm shape.com ranks in the top 2500 nationally according to Alexa, and with a ranking of around 6,800 worldwide, they are a powerhouse of traffic in the realm of women's health and vitality.
Their latest article penned by
filed under "Sex and Love" blows the hood off not only the clitoris, but the G-spot, the A-spot, the O-spot, and the V-spot. The G-spot comes first, and Gigi turns to Heather Jeffcoat, DPT, founder of Femina Physical Therapy for a quick rundown of the associated anatomy: