Pain with intercourse is a topic many women experience but rarely feel comfortable discussing. Known medically as dyspareunia, painful intercourse can be linked to a variety of factors including pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain conditions, hormonal changes, postpartum recovery, and muscle tension within the pelvic floor.

In this episode of the PelviBiz Podcast, Dr. Kelly Alhooie sits down with Amanda Fisher to discuss the important topic of pain with intercourse and how pelvic floor health plays a role in addressing this condition.

Many women experience discomfort or pain during intimacy at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, these symptoms are often dismissed or misunderstood, leaving many women feeling isolated or unsure about where to seek help. The truth is that pain during intercourse is not something women should simply live with, and in many cases it can be improved with the right education and treatment.

Pelvic floor dysfunction is one of the most common contributors to painful intercourse. The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs while also playing an important role in sexual health and pelvic stability. When these muscles become tight, overactive, weak, or uncoordinated, they can contribute to pelvic pain and discomfort during intimacy.

Amanda Fisher shares insights into how pelvic health providers help women better understand their bodies, identify the potential causes of pelvic pain, and develop treatment strategies that improve comfort, movement, and confidence.

Pelvic health physical therapy often includes education, pelvic floor muscle coordination training, breathing strategies, movement retraining, and gradual exposure techniques that help individuals reduce pain and improve pelvic floor function.

This conversation also highlights the importance of open conversations around women’s pelvic health, as many symptoms related to pelvic floor dysfunction go untreated due to stigma or lack of awareness.

By educating women about pelvic floor health and normalizing conversations about pelvic pain, healthcare providers can help more individuals access the care and support they need.

If you are a woman experiencing pelvic pain, a pelvic health provider, a physical therapist, or someone interested in learning more about pelvic floor health, this episode provides important insight into understanding and addressing pain with intercourse.

In This Episode We Discuss

• What pain with intercourse (dyspareunia) is and why it occurs

• The role of pelvic floor dysfunction in painful intercourse

• Common causes of pelvic pain during intimacy

• How pelvic floor physical therapy can help address pelvic pain

• Why women should not ignore pelvic floor symptoms

• The importance of pelvic health education and awareness

• How healthcare providers support women experiencing pelvic pain

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Topics Covered

pain with intercourse

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pelvic floor dysfunction

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women’s pelvic health education

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