Pain-free intimacy
Painful Sex Treatment
Painful sex is one of the most common — and most treatable — reasons women come to us. You're not broken, and you're definitely not alone. We help women restore comfortable, pain-free intimacy with care that's gentle, expert, and never rushed.
Symptoms
What painful sex can feel like.
- Pain at the opening of the vagina with penetration
- Deep pain inside the pelvis with intercourse
- Burning, stinging, or tearing sensation
- Tightness or 'wall' that prevents penetration
- Pain with tampons, exams, or biking
- Pain that started after childbirth, surgery, or menopause
Why it happens
Common causes & contributors.
- Pelvic floor muscles that are tight, guarded, or have trigger points.
- Scar tissue from childbirth (perineal tearing, episiotomy) or surgery.
- Hormonal changes (postpartum, breastfeeding, peri/menopause) that thin tissues.
- Endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, or other underlying conditions.
- Anxiety or past trauma that contributes to pelvic floor guarding.
How we treat it
Pelvic floor PT for painful sex.
01
Listen first
Your story shapes the plan. We never push past your comfort, and internal work is always optional and consent-based.
02
Release & retrain
Manual therapy, breath work, and gentle desensitization to release tight muscles and calm a guarded pelvic floor.
03
Restore
Gradual reintroduction of intimacy at your pace — with strategies that work in your real life and partnership.
FAQ
Frequently asked about painful sex.
Ready when you areYou don't have to live
You don't have to live
with painful sex.
Book a 1:1 visit with a pelvic floor specialist at Revelle.