The Short Story: Vulvodynia is a real pain in the vulva (pun intended) that affects around 6-8% of women. It's characterized by a burning, stinging, or aching pain that can make sex or even...
Tag: vaginal atrophy
Lubing Up the Dry Down Under: A Menopausal Guide to Vaginal Moisturizing
The Short Story Up to 45% of postmenopausal women experience vaginal dryness, which can lead to itching, burning, and painful intercourse. Pelvic physical therapy and vaginal estrogen therapy can...
Burning and Throbbing in the Pelvic Floor – causes, and what to do about it
Pelvic pain is no laughing matter, and let's be real - it's not exactly a walk in the park, either. If you're experiencing burning and throbbing down there, you're probably wondering what the heck...
A Pain in the Va-jay-jay: a quick overview of Vaginismus
The Short Version: Research suggests 1 in 6 women experience pain with intimacy (painful sex) or insertion, at some point in their lives. Vaginismus is a condition that causes pain with...
Most Recent Post:
The Stress-Pelvic Floor Connection: Why Releasing Tension Isn’t Just Self-Care, It’s Science
What if your pelvic floor could talk? It might tell you that your to-do list, your sleepless nights, your old heartbreaks, and that tight clench you hold when life gets overwhelming—are all living there, too. While we often think of pelvic health as a physical...
