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The Center for Growth, Inc.
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Sex Therapy in Philadelphia
233 S. 6th Street, Suite C-33
Philadelphia PA 19106
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Painful Intercourse
for women located in PhiladelphiaMost women who are sexually active with a partner at some point in their life may experience a sharp pain during intercourse.This sensation, unfortunately is a common experience. This pain typically occurs for one of several reasons. First, during intercourse, small amounts of air could be getting trapped within the vaginal canal, causing sharp sensations of pain. To minimize the amount of air, try re-inserting the penis. Another common cause of the sharp pain is when a woman is not sexually stimulated enough. Often this experience occurs in long term relationships, where couples are more likely to get into the pattern of having penile-vaginal intercourse without the same degree of foreplay as before during the initial courtship (lasting 3 months to 2 years). Often in long-term relationships the idea that penile-vaginal intercourse will occur at some point in the night is assumed, and as a result minimal time is spent building up to that moment. Thus, the solution is easy, increase stimulation. To increase stimulation... or to have Mindful Sex. To vary the sexual positions sexual positions... Sometimes the decrease in lubrication may be a side effect of the medication(s) that you are using to treat high blood pressure, allergies, and/or depression. Again try increasing the amount of stimulation you receive and/or ask your physician if there are any other types of medications that does not have this side effect. A third common reason women may be experience a sharp pain during intercourse occurs when the penis is hitting up against her cervix. To decrease pain, change positions and/or stop thrusting as deeply. Another cause for this sensation is that the woman is simply tender from recently engaging in a lot of intercourse. Sometimes, women can get 'raw' on the inside of their vaginal walls. If this is the case, then stop engaging in intercourse, and engage in other forms of sexual play. Wait several days before resuming intercourse. Fifth, the pain could be resulting from an emotional issues. For example you were sexually abused as a child, you and your partner have been fighting a lot or you have difficulty explaining to your partner what turns you on in bed. To increase communication... Sixth, a sharp pain during intercourse could indicate something slightly more serious such as endometriosis. Endometriosis is a fancy way of saying that the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus, such as in the fallopian tubes, on the ovaries, or even in the intestines, which can cause other types of pain and symptoms. Seventh, the woman could be suffering from fibroids. Eighth, from Pelvic floor myalgia, meaning your pelvic floor has muscle spasms. Ninth, the woman could be suffering from PID and lastly, it is possible that the woman pulled her pelvic sling muscle. To address any medical problems that the pain may be a symptom of, I highly recommend that you go to your local GYN for an appointment. Once your gynecologist has ruled out a medical condition causing the pain, and the above tips were not enough, then I'd recommend making an appointment with a sex therapist in your local area.
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individual counseling, couples counseling, couples therapy, marriage counseling, marriage therapy, family therapy, family counseling, sex therapy, grief therapy, anger management therapy, addiction counseling, couples workshops, enrichment seminars, support groups, skills building classes, classes.. Mental health therapists may be marriage and family therapists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, counseling practitioners just to name a few. If you have enjoyed our self help tips, please let us know.You do not need to ever need to meet us to benefit from our collective years of wisdom in this field. Many of our ideas are written down in the form of self help tips that are free to be read by anyone on the Internet. If we are good, eventually we will have worked ourselves out of a job and you will be able to live the life you have always wanted!
To schedule an appointment, please call: 267 - 324 - 9564
Painful Sex
Tips for Decreasing Painful Intercourse
Vulvar Vestibulitis & Your Sex Life
Sexual Communication Techniques
Putting Passion Back into your Relationship
Bringing romance back into your relationship
Mindful Sex: A Guide to Becoming Sexually Present
How to use touch to get the most out of sex
Improving Sexual Performance
Sexual techniques (T)
Topics on Marriage & Relationship Counseling
Getting the most out of couples therapy
Talk, talk, talk, talk that’s all you want to do!
Accepting your own limitations
Bringing romance back into your relationship
Is Friends with Benefits right for you
How to avoid the top 10 marriage zappers
Premarital Counseling: What is it and what to expect
What are the benefits and drawbacks to 'Friends with Benefits'
Founder of Sex Therapy
in Philadelphia
"Alex" Caroline Robboy, CAS,
ACSW, LCSW
To schedule an appointment, please call: 267 - 324 - 9564
If you live in Center City Philadelphia and the surrounding regions, including the Main Line, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Chestery County, Cherry Hill and Southern New Jersey area and want to schedule an appointment for individual therapy, couples therapy, marriage counseling, sex therapy, family therapy or play therapy call (267) 324-9564.
