EP 69: Painful Sex - Causes and What To Do (Ft. Dr. Lee Hullender Rubin)

Why is it that no one talks about painful sex when up to 28% or a quarter of  the  female population worldwide experience this sometime in their lives?  Lee Hullender Rubin, clinician and researcher specializing in reproductive medicine, shines the light on this global vulva problem in order to stop the silent struggle, provide tangible solutions, and increase the sexual confidence that women deserve.  She goes through some of the causes of pain including  endometriosis, pelvic myalgia ( muscle tightness),  hormonal changes, and physical or anatomical problems.   More importantly, instead of avoiding or enduring chronic pain upon penetrative sex, Dr. Lee really encourages women to have a village of care and a good propylene glycol and paraben free lube.  Drawing from experience and research, acupuncture is one effective option to decrease pain from contact, pressure or rubbing where involuntary vaginal muscles tighten. … rest assure that NO needles are inserted into the nether regions of the female body.   The point is, if you are struggling with painful sex, you are not alone, there are options and we are here to help.  Dr. Hullender Rubin currently resides in Portland, Oregon, and practices at the Portland Acupuncture Studio (http://www.pdxacustudio.com) and Oregon Reproductive Medicine. Connect with Dr. Lee  Instagram @rosefinchhealth Rosefinch Health — Acupuncture in Portland, Oregon Related Episodes  Episode 66: On Love, Sex and Intimacy (ft. Alison Armstrong)  Part 1 Episode 67: On Love, Sex and Intimacy (ft. Alison Armstrong) Part 2  Resources:  Good Clean Love fertility lubricant  Good Clean Love BioNude Personal Lubricant