Condition

Painful Sex

Pain in the genital or pelvic area during or after sex, which can have physical or emotional causes.

Also called: dyspareunia, pain during intercourse, vaginismus

Who Can Help with Painful Sex?

OB-GYNs
A physician who provides care for pregnancy and childbirth and for women's reproductive health, including exams, birth control and menopause care.
Urogynecologists
A physician who treats pelvic floor problems in women, such as bladder leakage and pelvic organ prolapse.
Physical Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people recover strength, movement and function after injury, surgery or illness through exercise and hands-on care.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about painful sex and what is right for you.