Dyspareunia is the medical term for pain during sexual intercourse. For many women, this condition can be confusing, frustrating, and deeply isolating. But you’re not alone—and there are effective treatments available that don’t involve surgery or long-term medications. What Is Dyspareunia? Dyspareunia refers to persistent or recurrent pain in the genital area before, during, or […]
When Intimacy Feels Impossible: Understanding and Treating Vaginismus
What Is Vaginismus? Vaginismus is a condition where the muscles around the vagina tighten up automatically when something tries to enter—whether it’s a tampon, finger, or during intercourse. This muscle reaction is involuntary and can make any form of penetration painful or completely impossible. This can be confusing, frustrating, and isolating. But you are not […]
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: What It Is and How Physiotherapy Can Help You Feel Strong and Supported Again
Have you ever felt a heaviness or bulge in your vaginal area, especially after standing for a long time or lifting something heavy? You may be experiencing pelvic organ prolapse (POP) — a condition that happens when the organs in your pelvis (like the bladder, uterus, or rectum) drop or press against the vaginal wall. […]
Urge Urinary Incontinence: Why It Happens and How Physiotherapy Can Help You Take Back Control
Do you feel a sudden, strong need to urinate that’s hard to hold back — and sometimes, you can’t make it to the bathroom in time? This condition is called urge urinary incontinence (UUI). It’s one of the most frustrating types of bladder leakage and often feels like your bladder has a mind of its […]
Stress Urinary Incontinence: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How Physiotherapy Can Help
Do you leak urine when you cough, laugh, sneeze, or lift something heavy? If so, you’re not alone. This is called stress urinary incontinence (SUI), and it affects 1 in 3 women at some point in their lives—especially after childbirth or menopause. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to live with it, and […]
Understanding Overactive Bladder (OAB): A Guide to Regaining Control
As a pelvic health physiotherapist, I often meet patients who quietly suffer from sudden urges to urinate, frequent trips to the bathroom, or unexpected leakage. These symptoms may be signs of a condition called Overactive Bladder (OAB)—and the good news is, it’s treatable. What is Overactive Bladder? OAB is a condition where the bladder muscle […]