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Understanding Pain – Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and the Pain Threshold
“Why do I have pain with sex?” Or, “why do I have pelvic pain?” This is the most common question I hear. And the answer is, “probably for a lot of reasons.” Let me explain. I’ve been talking a lot about pelvic floor dysfunction and some of the related problems. Now,...
A Guide to Gluten-Free Lubricants
It may seem like every time you turn around, there's a new gluten-free item on the shelves at the grocery store. Gluten-free pasta, gluten-free cookies, gluten-free pizza, the list goes on. What you might not realize, though, is that gluten might be sneaking around...
What Women Really Want (Before Having Sex)
I’ve been talking to women and couples about sex (in intimate detail!) for over a decade. Women often talk about the relationship component of their sex drive. We discuss what things their partners do that are a HUGE turn off and what things really turn them ON. In...
4 Ways to Boost Your Sex Drive (That Have Nothing to Do with Sex!)
asRemember when you were young and you thought about sex every day? You went to bed fantasizing about sex and the events that would lead up to it. You thought about every detail, even the blissfulness you’d feel afterward. Fast forward to present day and you could go...
Setting Relationship Goals for the New Year
If you follow along with me on my social media, you know that the first week after the new year was a little sluggish for me. (And I shared because it was my hope that other people could relate!) I personally felt like I fell off the bandwagon in so many ways. I...
A Deep Dive into Lubricants: Just Say “No” To Glycerin
Last month on my blog I shared why I’m passionate about using lubricants as a tool to help with painful sex. Using a lubricant can be an empowering way to engage in sexual activity with your partner! Lubricants aren’t just for postmenopausal women experiencing...
How Lubricants Can Help With Painful Sex
Listen up, ladies: this week on the blog we’re talking about lubrication, and it’s an important topic that many women overlook. In fact, you would be surprised how many women aren’t using lubrication when sex is painful. Lubrication is an important part of sexual...
Dyspareunia, Vulvodynia, Vaginismus… I just want to know WHY I have pain with sex!
A problem with many names. Often, women go years without seeking help for pain with sex. And when they finally look for help, they’re bombarded with a sea of terms that they’ve never even heard of before! It can be a little overwhelming to say the least. It drives me...
When you have pain with sex, do you know where to look for answers?
What causes pain with sex? That’s what every woman whose dreading the end of date night wants to know. According to a FAQ sheet for patients by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), pain during sex can be caused by: Gynecologic problems like...
7 Essentials for
Pain-Free, Feel-Good Sex
Pain with sex? Decreased desire, Arousal, and orgasm?
Let's get started on the solution right now!
Wish you weren’t dreading sex or the pain that comes afterward?
Download my 7 Essentials for Pain-Free, Feel-Good Sex guide to help things go more smoothly. This is the advice that I give to my clients when they first contact me. These changes are the essential foundation for having pleasurable stress-free sex!