Sex Hurts

Painful sex is a common side effect for Endo Warriors, but it is not solely tied to Endometriosis.  Actually, there is a diagnosis for 'painful sex' called dyspareunia.  In this episode the NCMP cast discusses our understanding of why painful sex may occur and their discuss our personal experiences.  Look out for part 2 in two weeks where Zada shares her story and experiences with painful sex. The Endo Foundation (@endofound) and Dr. Aviva Room (@dr.avivaromm) are referenced as resources during this pod.  The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van Der Kolk referenced. Trigger Warning - sexual abuse/trauma is referenced during this episode.  Like, share, and follow us on IG @notchamommapod and tag us in the movement challenge with the hashtag #movementmedicine. DM any gentle corrections or email us at [email protected]. Anchor listeners - leave us voice messages at https://anchor.fm/notchamommapod/message.