Pelvic physio can ease muscle tension and improve comfort during sex for both men and women.
Because Sex Shouldn’t Hurt — and If It Does, Your Body’s Asking for Support
Pain during sex isn’t “just a women’s issue.”
It’s not in your head.
And no — you shouldn’t just “relax more” or “drink some wine and get over it.”
If intimacy feels sharp, burning, tight, or even impossible — you’re not alone. And you’re not broken.
Painful sex (aka dyspareunia) is incredibly common. But most people don’t realize there’s a real, physical reason behind it — and that it’s treatable.
At YFS (Your Form Sux), we use pelvic floor physiotherapy to help people move, feel, and connect better — and yes, that includes sex. Here’s how we help.
🚩 First: What Does Painful Intercourse Actually Feel Like?
It varies — and it’s all valid. You might feel:
- A sharp “knife-like” pain at the entrance
- Deep cramping or pressure during penetration
- Burning or irritation that lasts for hours after
- A sense of being blocked, tight, or clenched
- Pain during or after orgasm
Whether it’s been going on for years, started after childbirth, or only happens “sometimes,” your body is telling you something.
🔍 What Causes Pain During Sex?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but common causes include:
- Pelvic floor muscle overactivity (too tight, not just too weak)
- Scarring or trauma (from birth, surgery, injury)
- Nerve sensitivity
- Hormonal changes (postpartum, perimenopause, birth control)
- Endometriosis, vaginismus, or vestibulodynia
- Stress and anxiety held in the body (yes, that’s a real thing)
Most of these cause the pelvic floor muscles to guard, clench, and lose coordination — which makes sex painful, even when everything else seems fine.
✅ How Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps
At YFS, pelvic floor physio goes way beyond kegels and “just breathe.”
We treat your whole system — muscles, nerves, movement, mindset — and we do it with skill, compassion, and zero awkwardness.
🔹 1. Assess What’s Really Happening
We check:
- How your pelvic floor muscles respond to touch and movement
- If your system is stuck in “fight or flight” mode
- Whether you’re holding unconscious tension
- How your breath, core, and hips are (or aren’t) helping
👉 This can be done internally or externally — you choose. You’re in control.
🔹 2. Release Tension and Improve Blood Flow
Tight muscles = poor circulation and irritated nerves.
We use:
- Hands-on release (internal and/or external)
- Myofascial and trigger point work
- Movement and posture reset techniques
The goal? Help your body let go, not just power through.
🔹 3. Rebuild Comfort and Control
We guide you through:
- Gentle desensitization techniques
- Breathing + pressure regulation
- Mind-body reconnection
- If appropriate, dilator training to restore confidence and capacity
We do this at your pace, with zero pressure and full support.
🔹 4. Empower You with Tools for Home + Life
What happens in the clinic is just part of the story.
We teach you:
- How to manage flare-ups
- What positions might feel better
- How to involve your partner (if you want to)
- How to rebuild trust in your body and your experience
❤️ Sex Shouldn’t Hurt. Ever.
Pain with intimacy is never “just in your head.”
It’s not “just part of being a woman” or “something you have to live with.”
Pelvic floor therapy works — and at YFS, we make it approachable, safe, and even empowering.
You deserve connection without clenching.
Pleasure without pain.
And real support, without shame.
Ready to take the next step?
Book a private pelvic floor consult at YFS — and let’s start healing from the inside out.
