Dyspareunia
Persistent or recurrent pain during sexual activity which can affect intimacy, relationships and overall wellbeing.
What is Dyspareunia?
Dyspareunia refers to pain during arousal, penetration, orgasm or after sex. It can occur at the vaginal entrance (superficial), or deeper in the pelvis. This pain can stem from physical factors like pelvic floor muscle tightness, scar tissue, hormonal changes, infections, vaginal dryness, Endometriosis, or trauma. It may also involve psychological elements such as anxiety, fear of pain, history of abuse, or relationship stress.
"Approximately 20-50% of women and 1-5% of men experience dyspareunia during their lives. Many don't seek help due to stigma or embarrassment." - Australian Physiotherapy Association
How PFM Physio can help.
At PFM Physio, we work with you to identify the source of discomfort and guide you through techniques that improve pelvic floor function and overall comfort. Every plan is tailored to your needs so you feel supported at every stage.
Our plan can be tailored to:
- Reduce pain
- Improve sexual comfort
- Improve quality of life
- Improve pelvic floor muscle awareness, control and coordination
- Enhance confidence in intimacy and reduce anxiety around sex
- Better align with medical care if needed
Get started.
Pain during sex, also called dyspareunia, is common and often treatable with targeted pelvic floor physiotherapy. Many clients notice improvements in comfort, function, and confidence following personalised assessment and treatment.
Our physiotherapists take a respectful, evidence-based approach, working with you collaboratively to develop a plan tailored to your needs.
We recommend booking a First Pelvic Floor 60-minute appointment to discuss your symptoms and explore your treatment options.
