If you’re experiencing sexual pain (or pain when you have sex), you may benefit from the informative articles Dr. Ditza Katz provides.
Do women feel pain during sex? The experience of pain during sex, also known as dyspareunia, is widely experienced by women throughout their lifetime for various reasons that we will discuss in this post. Note that by saying ‘sex,’ we speak about vaginal intercourse, or penetrative sex, or PIV (penis-in-vagina), and will use these terms
Painful sex during menopause is experienced by 17-45% of postmenopausal women. Menopause is a biological process signifying the end of a woman’s fertility and menstruation. Menopause starts in different ways: Naturally, as the woman ages into it, or Surgically, if the ovaries are removed surgically (oophorectomy); or Medically, as an outcome of cancer treatment such
What Causes Vaginismus? Vaginismus Physical Therapy is a treatment option for those suffering from the symptoms of vaginismus. Vaginismus, defined medically as genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, is characterized by the involuntary and instantaneous tightening of the muscles at the vaginal opening, which makes vaginal penetrations difficult or impossible. There are two types of vaginismus: primary vaginismus (always
Discussing sensitive healthcare topics, especially those concerning intimate well-being, can be a source of questions and concerns for many women facing potentially sensitive conditions. For those dealing with issues such as vaginismus, sexual pain, vaginal stenosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, or vaginal atrophy, using vaginal dilators can offer relief and a pathway to improved comfort and
