Published Mar 15, 2024

No, Sex Shouldn’t Hurt! Tips to Overcome Sexual Discomfort

Dr. Rena Malik sheds light on the often overlooked issue of pain during sex, offering practical advice on overcoming physical, emotional, and medical causes and empowering listeners with a holistic understanding and management of sexual discomfort.

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- How does birth control affect hormone levels?
  Asked by 39 people
- How can testosterone affect women?
  Asked by 31 people
- What are the best strategies for optimizing pelvic health?
  Asked by 12 people
- How can I manage pelvic floor dysfunction?
  Asked by 10 people
- What type of lubricant is recommended for sex?
  Asked by 10 people
- How do you take care of your pelvic floor?
  Asked by 10 people
- How to manage pelvic floor dysfunction
  Asked by 9 people
- What podcasts is Rena Malik on?
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- What is the importance of pelvic floor relaxation?
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- What are the protocols for treating pelvic floor dysfunction?
  Asked by 6 people
- Is there any expert advice on fertility-friendly lubricants?
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- What are effective relaxation techniques for the pelvic floor?
  Asked by 4 people
- What is the effect of oral contraceptives on a woman's libido and orgasm?
  Asked by 2 people
- Can pelvic floor therapy help?
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No, Sex Shouldn’t Hurt! Tips to Overcome Sexual Discomfort

Topics covered

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Pain-Free Sex

Understanding Clitoral Health

Hormones and Pain

Pain-Free Intimacy

Comfortable Pelvic Exams

Lubricant Choices

Understanding Sexual Pain

Patient Education Importance

Understanding Vulvar Anatomy

Understanding Pain During Sex

Pelvic Pain Insights

Understanding Pelvic Pain

Questions from this episode

How does birth control affect hormone levels?

How can testosterone affect women?

What are the best strategies for optimizing pelvic health?

How can I manage pelvic floor dysfunction?

What type of lubricant is recommended for sex?

How do you take care of your pelvic floor?

How to manage pelvic floor dysfunction

What podcasts is Rena Malik on?

What is the importance of pelvic floor relaxation?

What are the protocols for treating pelvic floor dysfunction?

Is there any expert advice on fertility-friendly lubricants?

What are effective relaxation techniques for the pelvic floor?

What is the effect of oral contraceptives on a woman's libido and orgasm?

Can pelvic floor therapy help?

Episode Highlights

Practical Solutions

Psychological and Social Factors

Medical Causes

No, Sex Shouldn’t Hurt! Tips to Overcome Sexual Discomfort

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Practical SolutionsDr. Rena Malik addresses the often overlooked issue of pain during sex, emphasizing that it should never be painful. She provides practical advice, empowering insights, and a holistic approach to understanding and managing this sensitive issue.

Practical Solutions

Psychological and Social FactorsNext, Rena Malik explores the emotional and psychological dimensions of sexual pain, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach. She discusses how past trauma and anxiety can contribute to pain, and offers practical advice for managing these factors.

Psychological and Social Factors

Medical CausesRena Malik explores the multifaceted causes of sexual pain, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach. She provides practical advice on identifying and addressing these issues to improve sexual health.

Medical Causes