As a Sexologist, Holistic Counsellor, Couples Therapist & Sexual Educator, I see a very eclectic array of issues in my practice, but one of the most common concerns I treat, is painful or uncomfortable sex, otherwise known as, Dyspareunia (for those of you boggled by this pronunciation it’s ‘dis-puh-ROO-nee-uh’). Please explore this detailed blog to gain a greater understanding of painful sex.

Dyspareunia can come from structural, hormonal, or psychological issues and typically manifests as pain experienced before, during or after sexual activity. Dyspareunia is an issue that can affect anyone, regardless of their biological sex, for Men, rates are around 1-5% and for women, around 60% will experience painful sex at some point in their life. First and foremost, sex should not be painful, if you are experiencing discomfort, seek medical intervention to explore what may be going on and I will put some information in this article to get you started on your healing journey.