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Life Kit · August 13, 2026 · 23m

If sex is painful, you have options

Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle speaks with pelvic floor physical therapist Janelle Frederick about pain during or after sex. They cover common contributors such as childbirth, hormonal changes, and stress, and discuss what can be done about it. The conversation includes guidance on talking with sex partners, knowing when to see a doctor or pelvic floor physical therapist, and exercises to try at home.

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Highlights

Common causes of painful sex
Pain during or after sex can follow childbirth, hormonal changes, or periods of high stress.
Painful sex has options
There are options to address pain during or after sex, from professional care to exercises.
Talking to partners about pain
The episode covers how to communicate with sex partners about painful sex.
When to see a pelvic floor specialist
Janelle Frederick explains when to see a doctor or pelvic floor physical therapist for painful sex.
At-home exercises for pelvic pain relief
The episode describes exercises you can try at home to relieve pain during sex.
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