At Nurture Women’s Health and Fertility, we provide personalized care for patients experiencing painful intercourse. Our team looks at the muscular, functional, and gynecologic factors that may be contributing to your symptoms. With pelvic floor physical therapy and specialized pelvic pain care available within one practice, patients receive coordinated care based on their individual needs.

Pain With Sex Treatment in Soquel, CA

Painful intercourse, also known as dyspareunia, can have several possible causes. Pelvic floor muscle tension, scar tissue, hormonal changes, vaginal dryness, inflammation, childbirth injuries, previous surgery, and endometriosis may all contribute to discomfort. Some patients are affected by more than one issue at the same time.

Our pelvic floor physical therapist provides non-surgical, whole-person care for muscle tension, spasms, mobility restrictions, and scar tissue. Treatment may include manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, relaxation techniques, breathing work, mobility support, and education. Pelvic floor therapy is not always focused on strengthening. For many patients with painful intercourse, the first priority is helping overactive muscles relax and coordinate more comfortably.

Providing Pelvic Pain Care in Soquel

Nurture Women’s Health and Fertility is located in Soquel, making specialized pelvic floor and gynecologic care accessible to patients throughout Santa Cruz County. Our practice welcomes patients from Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Live Oak, Scotts Valley, Watsonville, and nearby communities.

Receiving care in one connected practice can be especially valuable when painful intercourse has more than one cause. Instead of moving between providers who may not communicate with one another, patients can access pelvic floor support and advanced gynecologic evaluation through a coordinated approach.

Our office is located at 5161 Soquel Drive, Suite C, Soquel, CA 95073.

Juliana’s Story

Here’s how we helped Juliana:

“Went to see Alex for pelvic floor PT while 33 weeks pregnant. The in network provider couldn’t see me for a month and Alex got me in the very next day!

She was AMAZING! She was able to explain everything so well so I can visualize how to move safely. She was completely judgement free and made me feel comfortable asking any and all questions. She spent nearly an hour working with me even though the appointment is technically only 45 minutes.

Plus the clinic is gorgeous and you can’t beat the pricing for out of pocket care.”

Read the review here. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What Causes Pain During Sex?

Pain during sex may be caused by pelvic floor muscle tension, vaginal dryness, hormonal changes, scar tissue, inflammation, infection, skin conditions, childbirth injuries, previous pelvic surgery, or endometriosis. The location and timing of the pain may offer clues about what is contributing to it.

An evaluation can help determine whether the discomfort appears to be muscular, gynecologic, or related to several overlapping factors.

Can Pelvic Floor Therapy Help With Painful Intercourse?

Pelvic floor therapy may help when pain is related to tight muscles, spasms, limited mobility, scar restriction, or difficulty relaxing during penetration. Treatment is personalized and may include manual therapy, relaxation techniques, mobility exercises, breathing work, and strategies to improve pelvic muscle coordination.

The goal is to reduce discomfort and help the pelvic floor respond more naturally rather than remaining tense or guarded.

When Should I See a Specialist for Pain During Sex?

Consider seeing a specialist when the pain is recurring, worsening, or interfering with intimacy. An evaluation may also be helpful when discomfort occurs alongside painful periods, abnormal bleeding, urinary symptoms, bowel changes, infertility concerns, or chronic pelvic pain.

Schedule Pain With Sex Treatment in Soquel, CA

You do not have to continue avoiding intimacy or wondering whether your discomfort is serious enough to discuss. At Nurture Women’s Health and Fertility, we take pain during sex seriously and look at the full range of factors that may be affecting you. Contact our team to schedule pain with sex treatment in Soquel, CA. We can help determine whether pelvic floor physical therapy, an evaluation with Dr. Titen, or a combination of both may be the right next step for your care.