Menopause and hormones are not always the problem! Lichen Sclerosus, Arthritis, and a long list of other issues can sabotage pleasure.
This episode covers non-hormonal categories of pain
Non-sexual pain that impacts the ability to have sex
Women with chronic pain, no matter the source, have roughly double the rates of sexual problems
Pain that is only associated with penetrative sexual activity
Dyspareunia is the medical term for pain with penetration, and vaginal dryness is not the only cause
The two most common non-hormonal causes are lichen sclerosus and pelvic floor tension
Pain that occurs simultaneously with orgasm, with or without penetration
In this episode, I cover the first two categories- non-sexual pain that impacts the ability to have sex and dyspareunia, pain that is associated with penetration.
Pain that only occurs with orgasm is a separate topic and is covered in a separate episode
You will learn how sexual ergonomics can enhance sexual pleasure and the power of the pillow
Why sex therapy helps when pain is the problem
Links mentioned in this episode
My Interview with Dr. Heather Howard- The Power of the Pillow
Streicher L. Postmenopausal dyspareunia. Menopause. 2024 Dec 1;31(12):1087-1089. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000002438. Epub 2024 Oct 22. PMID: 39442005.
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EPISODES*
The WHAT, the WHY and the WHO of COME AGAIN
Are YOU Having Good Sex? A visit with Dr. Ruth
Sex: A Word With Many Meanings The Definition of Sex is Not Straightforward
What Could Go Wrong? A sexual problem and a sexual dysfunction is not the same thing
Is it Menopause or Midlife? It’s Not Just Your Hormones Sabotaging Your Sex Life
I’d like to buy an O-A historical prospective
A View from My Side of the Stirrups Making Your Privates Less Private
Requirements to Get the Job Done Estrogen is not on the list
Why Orgasm Tanks in Menopause ,And why estrogen helps
Whose Vulva is This and How Did It Get on My Body? Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Over-the-Counter Options to Makes Things More Slippery Lubes and moisturizers are not the same thing
Prescription Rings, Creams and Other Things. Estrogen is not the only option
I’m Using Vaginal Estrogen but Sex Still Hurts Like Hell When and Why Treatment Fails
How “Hygiene” Can Harm -A Walk down the Fem Hygiene Aisle
When Non-Hormonal Pain is an Obstacle to Orgasm- Dryness is not the only thing that makes sex hurt
Medical Conditions That Make Your Clitoris Malfunction Diabetes, Heart Disease- the list is long.
How I Treat Orgasm Issues Everybody Come!
How HORMONES Help -Estrogen, DHEA hey, hey!
Say YES to TESTOSTERONE -But pellets are a problem
AROUSAL Options- what works, and what might work
Can CANNABIS Make You Come?
Why VIBRATORS Work So Well-The scientific explanation
Is the Only Thing that Vibrates Your Cell Phone? It’s time to go shopping
A Personal Trainer for Your PELVIC FLOOR- Meet the Vagicians
Vaginal Orgasms are a Thing but Not for Everyone
Here COMES the PAIN! When orgasm is excruciating
Has your Hysterectomy Hijacked Your Orgasm? Here’s why, and here’s help
Did Your SSRI or Other MEDICATION Make Your O Go? You have options
Cancer and Sex Yes, they do go together
Sex and the Brain These Prescription Options May Be your Answer
WEIRD Things That Might Happen When You O-Laughing when nothing is funny
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