Can sexual trauma cause painful sex?
The aftereffects of an assault can last way bey...
The aftereffects of an assault can last way beyond the assault itself. And while every survivor is different, one of those effects may be pain duri...
Because endometriosis can cause everything from abdominal tenderness to bloating to bladder problems to deep pelvic pain, it’s super common for people with endo to experience pain during sex.
Can sexual trauma cause painful sex?
The aftereffects of an assault can last way bey...
The aftereffects of an assault can last way beyond the assault itself. And while every survivor is different, one of those effects may be pain duri...
Vaginismus is a condition that can cause a lott...
Vaginismus is a condition that can cause a lotta strife in the bedroom. But what is it? And why does it happen?
Getting an endometriosis diagnosis—or even susp...
Getting an endometriosis diagnosis—or even suspecting you have it—can feel really scary. But it’s important to know that there are treatment option...
The 5 Best Stretches for Painful Sex
Pain during sex happens for a lot of reasons. O...
Pain during sex happens for a lot of reasons. One of the usual suspects is high tone in the pelvic floor. Stretching and pelvic floor muscle awaren...
I'm Not Ovary-Acting Pt. II: Pelvic Health in the Doctor’s Office
What does the research say is happening in doct...
What does the research say is happening in doctor’s offices and what’s their sexual health training like? Let’s get into it.
I'm Not Ovary-Acting Pt. I: The Results
Studies tell a grim tale: healthcare profession...
Studies tell a grim tale: healthcare professionals provide worse care to women and people with vaginas simply because of their gender or their bodi...
Lack of Diversity in Healthcare Professions, Explained Pt. III
By the 8th grade, the wealthiest (top 10% house...
By the 8th grade, the wealthiest (top 10% household income) students are 3 to 4 years ahead of the poorest (bottom 10% of household income) students.
Lack of Diversity in Healthcare Professions, Explained Pt. II
In 56 of the US's largest cities, your zip code...
In 56 of the US's largest cities, your zip code can mean a 20-30 year difference in how long you live.
Lack of Diversity in Healthcare Professions, Explained Pt. I
There are many reasons these issues persist for...
There are many reasons these issues persist for BIPOC in healthcare, and an important piece of this puzzle resides in a lack of culturally competen...
Health Disparities: The Intersection of Race and Sexuality
Queer BIPOC are one of the most at-risk groups,...
Queer BIPOC are one of the most at-risk groups, with the least research dedicated to helping them.
The Racist History of Gynecology
by Allison Danish, MPH J. Marion Sims, the "fa...
by Allison Danish, MPH J. Marion Sims, the "father of modern gynecology," gained his title by performing unanesthetized surgical experiments on en...
What To Do if Your Partnership Is Challenging in Quarantine
It's a universal truth that the ones who know u...
It's a universal truth that the ones who know us best can push our buttons the most. Throw in a global pandemic, and tensions can rise.
How to Survive Cohabitating with a Partner for the First Time During Quarantine
Couples look forward to so many things when the...
Couples look forward to so many things when they think about living with one another…being trapped with your partner under quarantine during a glob...
5 Ways to Tell Your Partner Sex is Uncomfortable—During Sex
There are tons of valid reasons why people are ...
There are tons of valid reasons why people are hesitant to speak up—but there are also plenty of good reasons to mention it.
5 Reasons Why People Don’t Tell Their Partners Sex is Uncomfortable—During Sex
Ever kept quiet during sex when something felt ...
Ever kept quiet during sex when something felt a little off because you didn’t want to ruin the moment? Us too.
Fibroids: Why the System Fails Black Women
From quality of life impact to unethical insura...
From quality of life impact to unethical insurance coverage practices to racism, fibroids don’t receive nearly the attention they deserve.
Fibroids! What are they good for? Absolutely no...
Fibroids! What are they good for? Absolutely nothin’.
An Expert’s Top 7 Tips for Postpartum Sex
by Allison Danish, MPH We get the skinny from l...
by Allison Danish, MPH We get the skinny from licensed couples and sex therapist Heather Davidson. Having a baby is hard work. The body goes throug...
Post-Baby Sex: Why Does it Hurt?
Postpartum sex isn’t always comfy. We explore w...
Postpartum sex isn’t always comfy. We explore why with help from an expert.
Lessons from the ISSWSH/ISSM Conference 2019
It’s hard to believe that exactly one year ago...
It’s hard to believe that exactly one year ago, I went solo to the ISSWSH conference...
Let's talk “superficial” or “primary” dyspareun...
Let's talk “superficial” or “primary” dyspareunia, pain felt in the vulva and/or the entrance of the vagina.
The most common reasons why you might be feelin...
The most common reasons why you might be feeling deep pelvic pain during or after sex.
Physical Therapy for Your Vagina: A World Tour
AKA, the French know what they’re doing.
AKA, the French know what they’re doing.
It doesn’t hurt to brush up on anatomy.
It doesn’t hurt to brush up on anatomy.
Listen to what our customers think!
Listen to what our customers think!
Almost 75% of women* experience pain during int...
Almost 75% of women* experience pain during intercourse.
The Intersection of HealthTech and Pelvic Health
Life’s too short for painful sex.
Life’s too short for painful sex.