Do You Experience Pain During

Sex?

You may benefit from our women’s

pain relief program

Approximately 15% of women in North America experience painful intercourse. For

many, this leads to emotional distress, physical suffering, and relationship

difficulties. Learn how to relieve pain and improve sexual functioning within a

supportive group environment.Our cognitive-behavioral pain relief program is led by Dr. Natalie Rosen, Clinical Psychologist who specializes in female sexual dysfunction.

This program aims to reduce pain and improve sexual functioning in women through the use of psychological pain relief strategies and exercises.

The program consists of 8-10 1.5-hour sessions in groups of approximately 8-10 women.

Sessions include:

Education about conditions that cause painful

intercourse (e.g. vestibulodynia, vulvodynia,

vaginismus)

Tools to reduce pain and its negative impact on your life

Material to facilitate the experience of sexual desire

and arousal

Exercises in session and at home

Skills training on

communication with partner

Help with restoring sexual pleasure and intimacy

                       

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

For information on fees, start date and location, please contact Janet Slaunwhite, 470-6464, sexualpainstudy@gmail.com