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Sexual health and the pelvic floor

The pelvic floor takes part in sexual function. Pain, increased sensitivity, scars or difficulty relaxing the muscles can affect comfort during sex; physiotherapy addresses those physical factors.

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What it is

Pain, increased sensitivity, scars or difficulty relaxing and coordinating the muscles can affect comfort during sexual activity.

Physiotherapy addresses these physical factors with a respectful, individualised approach centred on the person’s goals. When appropriate, it is complemented by medical, psychological or sexological care.

Who it is for

  • People with pain during or after sex, or difficulty tolerating penetration.
  • Discomfort related to scars and muscle changes.

Good to know

  • Changes in erection, lubrication, desire or orgasm can have several causes; a comprehensive assessment is needed to see what role physiotherapy may have.
  • The visit starts with a private conversation; the examination is adapted to your comfort and consent.
Step by step

How care works at Traña

  1. 01

    Private conversation

    The visit starts with a private conversation about the discomfort, your history and your goals.

  2. 02

    Examination

    The examination is adapted to the person’s comfort and consent.

  3. 03

    Treatment

    It may include education, body awareness, relaxation, muscle coordination, manual therapy and progressive exercise. If home resources are suggested, their purpose is explained and they are adapted to individual tolerance.

What we aim for

Goals of care

Improve comfort and muscle function, reduce how much pain gets in the way, and support recovery in line with each person’s preferences.

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Frequently asked questions

Before your visit

What people most often ask before booking this consultation at Traña.

Do I have to put up with pain during sex?

No. Pain deserves assessment, and you do not need to continue an activity that causes it.

Does therapy always include internal techniques?

No. Their use depends on the assessment, your preferences and your consent.

Can it help during menopause?

It can address associated muscular and functional changes. Dryness and other tissue changes may also need gynaecological treatment.

Does physiotherapy resolve any sexual dysfunction?

No. Sexual function depends on physical, emotional, relational and medical factors. Treatment focuses on what belongs to physiotherapy, and we look to work with other health fields.

Does this sound familiar? Let’s talk about your case.

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