Can trauma, stress or anxiety contribute to pain with sex?
Can trauma, stress or anxiety contribute to pain with sex? Yes, psychological trauma, chronic stress, and anxiety can all contribute directly to pain during sex. When…
Moisturisers vs lubricants—what’s the difference for comfort?
Moisturisers vs Lubricants—What's the Difference for Comfort? Vaginal moisturisers and lubricants serve different but complementary purposes. Moisturisers are designed for regular, daily use to restore tissue…
How is painful sex assessed—what happens in a consultation?
How is painful sex assessed—what happens in a consultation? A consultation for painful sex involves a structured conversation about your symptoms, medical history, and sexual health,…
How are results reviewed and adjusted over time?
How are results reviewed and adjusted over time? Regenerative vaginal wellness treatments are monitored through structured follow-up appointments, typically at 4–6 weeks, 3 months, and 6–12…
Pain at the vaginal opening—what diagnoses are considered?
Pain at the Vaginal Opening—What Diagnoses Are Considered? Pain at the vaginal opening—clinically known as introital pain or superficial dyspareunia—can arise from multiple causes including hormonal…
How many sessions are typical and what is the downtime?
How many sessions are typical and what is the downtime? Most regenerative vaginal wellness protocols involve between 2 to 3 treatment sessions, spaced 4 to 6…
Is it okay to pause penetrative sex while I recover?
Is it okay to pause penetrative sex while I recover? Yes, absolutely. Pausing penetrative sex while you recover from vaginal pain, trauma, or treatment is not…
Recurrent thrush or BV vs pain—how do I tell?
Recurrent thrush or BV vs pain—how do I tell? Recurrent thrush (candidiasis) and bacterial vaginosis (BV) typically cause itching, discharge, and odour, whereas vaginal pain—especially during…
Signs of pelvic floor overactivity—how is it treated?
Signs of pelvic floor overactivity—how is it treated? Pelvic floor overactivity—also called hypertonic pelvic floor or high-tone dysfunction—occurs when the muscles of the pelvic floor remain…
Pudendal neuralgia or nerve pain—what are the clues?
Pudendal neuralgia or nerve pain—what are the clues? Pudendal neuralgia is chronic pelvic pain caused by irritation or compression of the pudendal nerve, which supplies sensation…
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