20. Why does sex hurt and how can it ...not? (ft. Alyssa Harper + Dr. Sabrina Baxter‪)‬ Asking for Myself

Painful Sex, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, and Pursuing Pleasure

Welcome back to Asking for Myself, where I ask all the questions you're too afraid to. 🙊 Today we’re talking all things painful penetration. In this episode, I am joined by wellness influencer and podcast host Alyssa Harper and pelvic floor physical therapist and online health educator Dr. Sabrina Baxter. This episode is so important to me and I hope you have some incredible takeaways! Whether you experience the occasional mild discomfort, chronic painful insertion, or you have sex with someone who experiences painful sex, this episode is definitely one to listen to!



Today’s questions:


What is vulvar pain vs vaginal pain?
When is it worth seeking help? What kind of help is available?
What is pelvic floor physical therapy (PT)? 
What is a “normal” amount of pain?
How can your cycle impact painful penetration?
How do you communicate with a partner about pain during sex?
Is there a correlation between perfectionism and pelvic floor pain/tension?
How do you speak up with a partner when experiencing discomfort and pain?
What is a sexologist and what does it look like to work with one?
Can mismatched sexual desire/libido be an incompatibility or can you work through it with a partner?
How can you “warm up” when you don’t have much time?
How can one get better at fingering?
What is it like to work with a pelvic floor PT?



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Resources:

Dr. Sabrina's Guide to Pain FREE Penetration

Asking for Myself's Yes/No/Maybe List

BDSM/Kink Test


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