Is this you?
- Sex hurts during, after, or both
- You've been told it's "in your head" — likely it isn't
- You've started avoiding sex
What the research says
Dyspareunia is widely under-diagnosed and under-treated. Pelvic-floor PT, hormonal evaluation, and trauma-informed somatic work are first-line.
How tantra approaches this
After medical workup, tantric and somatic practice supports the body to re-meet sex without bracing. Always paired with appropriate medical care.
When to see a doctor instead
Always. Painful sex is a clinical issue, not just a relationship issue.