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Painful sex

Pain during intercourse is very common. There are many causes of this pain. There are also effective treatments.

Source: Health Services

About painful sex

Pain during intercourse is very common. There are many causes of this pain. There are also effective treatments.

If you experience pain during sex, book an appointment with a Health Services nurse. She will listen to your story and your symptoms, offer you guidance, and connect you with the health professionals who will be able to help you.

To learn about painful sex consult the following:

 

Montreal resources

Talk therapy for painful sexual intercourse, sexual dysfunction, pornography addiction, etc.

  • Sex Couple Therapy: For clients with any sexual or couple related issue.
  • Elna Sexual Wellness: Can help a person or couple overcome sexual problems and improve sexual feelings and intimacy.
  • Association des sexologues du Québec: explore the listings to find the languages, training, and services offered in each therapist's description. You may choose to work with a psychologist with post graduate training in sex therapy or a clinical sexologist, depending on the coverage afforded by your health plan.

Physiotherapy for painful sexual intercourse, sexual dysfunction

  • Active Solution Physiotherapy, Verdun
  • Amadea S. Kezar Physiotherapy Center, Westmount
  • Google the keywords 'Perineal rehabilitation' for more physiotherapy centers that offer these services close to you. Students covered by Blue Cross and by the undergraduate and graduate student health plans all have some physiotherapy coverage; check out your plan's website to find out more.



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