Pain with sex can feel confusing, discouraging, and deeply personal. It may show up as burning, sharp pain, aching, tightness, pressure, or discomfort that lasts after intimacy. Some women notice it after birth, surgery, hormonal changes, pelvic pain, infections, trauma, stress, or a long period of guarding.

Pain with sex does not mean you are broken. Often, the pelvic floor muscles are tight, protective, sensitive, or not coordinating well. Scar tissue, dryness, nervous system sensitivity, hip mobility, breathing patterns, and fear of pain can also contribute.

Pelvic floor physical therapy provides private, gentle care that moves at your pace. Treatment may include education, breathing, muscle relaxation, pelvic floor coordination, scar mobility, nervous system calming, home strategies, and a gradual plan for comfort.

You deserve intimacy that does not feel like something you have to endure.