Notas del episodio
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual pain and trauma, including references to birth trauma, sexual trauma, and medical experiences that may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening.
Painful sex, aka dyspareunia, is more common than you think. In fact, up to 35% of women will experience it at some point in their lives. But here’s the thing: most don’t talk about it. Whether it’s burning, stinging, tightness, or deep internal pain, many people feel too embarrassed or ashamed to bring it up, even with their healthcare providers.
In this episode, Lauren and Di dive into why sex can hurt, what’s not normal, and what might be going on beneath the surface. From pelvic floor tension to endometriosis, birth trauma to psychological factors, we cover the many root causes, because it’s rarely “just in your head.”