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  1. stop doing kegels

    Why You Should STOP Doing Kegels NOWhttps://feminapt.com/blog/why-you-should-stop-doing-kegels-now

    pain 3) Overactive Pelvic Floor 4) Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPD) 5) Introidal Dyspareunia 6) Interstitial Cystitis / Painful Bladder Syndrome 7) Urinary Urgency & Frequency The above diagnoses are frequently in need of muscle relaxation...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  2. vulvodynia treatment

    Vulvodynia Treatment | Physical Therapy with Only Licensed Therapistshttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/female-sexual-pain-syndromes/vulvodynia-treatment

    earlier states of rehabilitation for pelvic pain (including vaginismus, vulvodynnia, vestibulodynia, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis / painful bladder syndrome, and others). Trigger points are commonly found when palpating these muscles. They...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Female Sexual Dysfunction & Chronic Pain Syndromes
  3. endometriosis and painful sex

    Endometriosis and Painful Sexhttps://feminapt.com/blog/endometriosis-and-painful-sex

    lesions, inflammation, tight pelvic floor muscles, central nervous system sensitization, depression/anxiety, interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. Pelvic floor therapy may help. The therapists at Femina can help with some of the pain that you may...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  4. "Sex Without Pain" Featured Not Once, But Twice in the Same Week!

    "Sex Without Pain" Featured Not Once, But Twice in the Same Week!https://feminapt.com/media-content/sex-without-pain-featured-not-once-but-twice-in-the-same-week

    Reading”. The book focuses on self treatment of sexual dysfunction including vaginismus, vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, interstitial cystitis / painful bladder, endometriosis and dyspareunia. The article begins: For everyone, their 20s are a transformative...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Media
  5. What is a Ruined Orgasm?

    O.School | What is a Ruined Orgasm?https://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-at-o-school/o-school-what-s-a-ruined-orgasm

    of the vulva Endometriosis (a painful disorder caused by tissue that lines the uterus growing outside of the uterus) Interstitial cystitis (a chronic, painful bladder condition, now called painful bladder syndrome. Dysorgasmia (painful orgasms)...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Oschool
  6. contraceptives and sexual function | Image Courtesy of Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition via Unsplash

    What Do We Know About Contraceptives and Sexual Function? https://feminapt.com/blog/what-do-we-know-about-contraceptives-and-sexual-function

    on oral contraceptives (as you can imagine, can affect our sexual function!) Significant relationship between interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome and oral contraceptive use (we also know that women with painful bladder syndrome often...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  7. what experts want you to know about pelvic pain

    Vogue | Here’s What Experts Want You to Know About Pelvic Painhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/vogue/vogue-heres-what-experts-want-you-to-know-about-pelvic-pain

    and vomiting Severe or chronic constipation Bladder pain (also presents as urinary frequency and formerly known as interstitial cystitis) Rectal pain Heavy periods with clots larger than the size of a Singaporean 20 cent piece Extreme bloating Missing...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Vogue
  8. yoga for urinary incontinence | Image by Kasia Gondek

    The Benefits of Yoga for Urinary Incontinencehttps://feminapt.com/blog/the-benefits-of-yoga-for-urinary-incontinence

    conditions/diseases: a neurologic disability that impacts balance, coordination, and ability to walk or move; interstitial cystitis/ painful bladder syndrome, chronic pelvic pain, frequent UTIs, cancer, symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse, or if you have...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CLT, CSCS
    • Category: Blog
  9. Exercises to Relieve Endometriosis Pain | Image Courtesy of Tyler Nix via Unsplash

    5 Simple Exercises to Reduce and Relieve Endometriosis Painhttps://feminapt.com/blog/5-simple-exercises-to-reduce-and-relieve-endometriosis-pain

    constipation, abdominal bloating, nausea) Painful bladder or urinary urgency and frequency (sometimes referred to as Interstitial Cystitis) Vulvar pain (vulvodynia or vestibulodynia) Low back or sciatic pain and other orthopedic issues, including jaw...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  10. Signs You Should See a Pelvic Floor Therapist

    Livestrong | 6 Signs You Should See a Pelvic Floor Therapisthttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-on-livestrong/livestrong-6-signs-you-should-see-a-pelvic-floor-therapist

    leaks are no laughing matter, but we've got lots of great tips to help! Painful Intercourse - If you suffer from Interstitial Cystitis, here is a great video inteview I did that is worth a watch, and here are many more articles on the various causes of...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Livestrong
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Sex Without Pain: A Self-Treatment Guide To The Sex Life You Deserve

Haga clic aquí para la versión española Sex Without Pain: A Self-Treatment Guide To The Sex Life You Deserve was written by Heather Jeffcoat, DPT, a physical therapist with countless successes in treating pain of this type. Women with vaginismus, overactive pelvic floor, painful intercourse, vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, vestibulodynia, dyspareunia, interstitial cystitis have all benefited from her unique program. Heather uses her orthopedic background to approach treatment of these muscles like they are....muscles! She utilizes a self-treatment tool called a dilator to provide massage and other muscle relaxation and stretching techniques in a gentle fashion to return a women's muscles back to a resting, rather than guarded, state.

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What Our Patients Say About Their Journey

Testimonial by R.S.

I wanted to thank you so much for helping me get through something I thought I may never be able to. We have achieved pain-free intercourse and this has really solidified our marriage. We are so grateful to you for all the work you do! Thank you!! -- R.S.

Thanks for the healing hands

Heather is the best! I saw her today for terrible hip/groin pain. I was so impressed with the safety measures in place and felt completely safe . Thanks for the healing hands. S.S., age 54

Testimonial by Lauren B.

Femina PT (née Fusion Wellness & Physical Therapy) has been such an answer to prayer, i'm so glad I found them! I've been struggling with vaginismus my whole life, but didn't have a name for it until about 6 or 7 months ago. Even once I did have a name for it though, I didn't know where to begin in getting help. My OB/GYN had me get a set of dilators, but I couldn't even insert the smallest one by myself. Most times I tried I just ended up frustrated and in tears. I...

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