Physical Therapy Blog

Painful sex is common, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept it as “normal.” If you are struggling with painful sex, read this post!

Why does vulvodynia hurt? Research suggests inflammation in the skin makes extra, oversensitive nerves grow. Here's what that means for treatment and what else can cause vulvar pain.

TLDR: One of the biggest misconceptions about vaginismus is that you can't fix it, or that you'll be managing it forever. That isn't true. Vaginismus is not a progressive, lifelong disease like ALS or MS. It can be treated, including with a structured plan you follow at home. Vaginismus is primarily a musculoskeletal presentation of painful sex, so let's dive into what it is and how you can go about fixing it. Vaginismus is when your pelvic floor muscles spasm to the point of