You did the “right” thing. You talked to a provider, you got the prescription, and you’ve been faithfully using your vaginal estrogen for weeks. So why does sex still hurt? First, take a breath. You’re not doing it wrong, and you’re definitely not broken. Painful sex after starting vaginal estrogen is more common than anyone…
Vaginismus
Why Does Sex Hurt? 7 Causes of Painful Sex Women Should Know About
Sex isn’t supposed to be something you have to grit your teeth and get through. Yet pain during sex is common among women, and many put up with it for months, or even years, before asking for help. Maybe penetration burns. Maybe you feel tightness at the vaginal opening. Maybe the pain is deeper in…
Intimacy Shouldn’t Hurt
Intercourse should not hurt. I’m always surprised at how many of my patients have been suffering with painful intercourse of some kind for years. But I’m also so glad they have finally decided to seek treatment. There are many reasons why a woman might be suffering from painful intercourse. For example, lack of lubrication, vaginal…
The Vaginismus Diaries
We’ve seen the power of TikTok to influence the fashion, fitness, and beauty industries but recently it’s also proven to be a powerful force for initiating long overdue conversations about women’s sexual health. In the last year or two, slowly but surely sexual health influencers are popping up and making waves. A platform that…