Okay, I haven't had PT for my vag, but I did know someone who did. In her 9+ years of marriage, she'd never had a pleasurable session of sex with her husband but continued to do it without getting treated! (can you imagine?? NINE YEARS!)



So, anyway, she didn't go much into the specifics, but she did say that the PT did help a lot. She did say that it involved learning techniques for how to sit and how to relax her muscles, but she's kind of prudish so she didn't say what those techniques consisted of.



I would say that anything that can make your sex life more enjoyable is worth it. Frankly, I don't see why you would feel guilty about taking an appointment. Those other women will be seen, you are not taking help away from them; and you are in need of help too even if you're not suffering from all the symptoms that they are. less

Eden C., don't worry about "taking time away from other women." Your health care providers are there to help you, and your issues are just as important as anyone elses.



I don't exactly what they will do, but depending on the issue, probably they will use "pessaries" or dilators (basically, increasingly larger dildos) depending on what is comfortable for you. The vibration is to help with comfort and pleasure. I am sure there will be other things involved, including exercises to relax and loosen the tissue. Along with progressive relaxation exercises for you, as well. Don't quote me on this, because this is not my specialty and every PT is different. But, please give it a chance.



Sex is SO important, it certainly deserves therapy if things aren't going well, or you are in pain, or if you can't do activities you would like etc. Don't sell yourself short.



You DESERVE whatever medical science has to help you.



Sweetheart, make the appointment. less

Some of you may have read my previous thread about pain during penetration.



I saw a specialist, who recommended physical therapy for my vagina, as she says I have tightness in the fascia (connective tissue) in the anterior (front) of my vagina. Physical therapy for sex sounds kind of frivolous. I was told the therapy would involve massage and vibration (I said I had the vibrations covered, but the PT is going to be different).



The paperwork for the physical therapist came in the mail, and it became clear to me that most people they work with are dealing with urinary/bowel incontinence, which I am not. I wonder two things:



1. Is it worthwhile for me to take appointment time from women who struggle with my incontinence (which I believe is much more serious than my pain during sex)?



2. If these specialists are used to working with women who have incontinence problems, will they be able to help me?



3. What would the physical therapy actually involve? (I've found very little info online, especially regarding PT for sexual dysfunction.)



I'm giving it a try, assuming my insurance will cover it (don't get me started with my opinions about healthcare coverage in the US). This is the only answer any professional has given me.



Have you ever had physical therapy for your gynecological issues? What was it for (of course, you don't have to share if you don't want to)? Did it work? What did it involve? less