Although one in five women will experience painful intercourse at some stage, this remains a taboo topic. Dr. Jireh Serfontein discusses possible reasons why love-making hurts, including the role of oral contraceptives and vaginismus. Treatment may incorporate specialized physiotherapy, dilators, and counselling. This problem also affects intimate relationships and partners; fortunately, medical help is available.
Dr Jireh talks to Mariette Snyman about what you should know about painful sex.
In the first season of Rooi Rose Radio’s new podcast series “Tussen Ons”, Mariette Snyman talks to experts on women’s heart issues, sexual health and happy relationships.
Vaccines against cervical cancer have permeated news and social media platforms over the last few years. There has also been a new hype around it since the South African Government announced that 9-year old school girls at underprivileged schools will be vaccinated for free. The first round of the annual HPV programme for public schools, conducted by the Department of Health in conjunction with Department of Education, was scheduled for 21 February to 28 March 2017.
I am a man in a loving devoted relationship and I too am dealing with Vaginismus. It is not just a woman thing. Even you as the partner are also going through Vaginismus.
