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Post by alana273 on Mar 21, 2011 14:55:35 GMT -5
Absolutely, I really thought I was the only one who was going thru this my last doctor made me feel as if pain like this could never happen. I'm so glad that it does exist and that there is something I can do about it. I'm so sensitive about the sex subject because I feel as if I'm the only one who can't participate and actually enjoy it... Guess not!
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Post by JC on Mar 21, 2011 15:28:17 GMT -5
This was, by far, my biggest complaint with endometriosis. I dealt with all of the other problems associated with endo but this one is the worst. It can get extremely painful for me but I still try and try. Sometimes it brings me to tears because I so desperately want to enjoy sex again and have fun and be sexy! But it was robbed from us. This disease sucks. I had a lot of relief from this symptom from being on the nuva ring. It really worked well for me. Unfortunately I had to be taken off of it due to other medical issues. Other women find huge amounts of relief with pelvic physical therapy. That's another really good option. Stop by the natural treatment section too! Many success stories there
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Post by alana273 on Mar 21, 2011 15:55:44 GMT -5
Thanks! Yeah I was functioning a while ago, and then all of a sudden my body decided to suck and stop working Its really frustrating and I feel like I'm never going to find anyone because of it (horrible way of thinking, I know).. There has got to be something they can do not only this, but I am now in extreme pain (my period starts Thursday) and I'm seriously about to rip my uterus or whatever out myself. I dont even know if this is endo yet, but whatever it is is good awful this SUCKS! I'll save that for another day lol
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Post by Karen on Mar 21, 2011 17:43:29 GMT -5
PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY, girl! I was terrified to have sex, went without it for 2+ years, spotted every time I had penetration, had pain afterward for a day or two, but pelvic PT really helped me out with that. Some of my muscles were so damn tight that my PT was super surprised! Get your diagnosis, obviously, but once you have that, ask your doc for a good pelvic PT! There's a whoooooooole thread in the natural treatments area. I swear, it was my godsend. And I can have almost painless sex again, and I'm not scared anymore!!! I guess what I'm trying to say is that THERE IS HOPE!!!
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Post by chicagogal2 on Mar 21, 2011 18:02:53 GMT -5
I really need to look into this as well - I wouldn't be suprised if my pelvic floor is so knotted up that it's also affecting the other pains I'm having......really going to look into this. Thankfully sex isn't painful for me but I do believe that there is something going on with my pelvic floor and pain. Karen- does the therapist actually work inside the vagina the whole time? Is it ackward or is it just like a vaginal exam?
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Post by pretty on Mar 21, 2011 18:31:12 GMT -5
Not one of my 10 sessions were inside, all outside, some clothed, some unclothed. It was mentioned but there's a lot to do on my outsides apparently first
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Post by Karen on Mar 21, 2011 18:39:01 GMT -5
Mine did a mix of both, but much more external. If you can't tell, I am so thankful for the relief! If you have more questions, post 'm in the ppt thread (natural treatments area).
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Post by alana273 on Mar 21, 2011 21:02:05 GMT -5
It really helps? I think I'd be really embarassed lol
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Post by Karen on Mar 21, 2011 21:06:00 GMT -5
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Post by alana273 on Mar 21, 2011 21:44:55 GMT -5
I will when I get on a computer that involves sitting up why do pain pills wear off long before you're supposed to take another one lol thank you so much for the info I really appreciate it I really thought there was something psychologically wrong with me
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Post by cassia on Mar 26, 2011 4:24:04 GMT -5
Ok well I can't sleep so I have been catching up on the board. Here goes, a couple nights ago I experienced my first painful orgasm! about 3 seconds after the big O was over, it hit right in my left ovary like an ice pic. I am also only about 5 days away from my period so I will have to just not do it anymore right before. This blows. HURRY UP MAY!!!
I just wanted to complain.
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Post by gemstone on Mar 26, 2011 5:38:22 GMT -5
That sucks Cassia We know where you're coming from though unfortunately. Around my period if I orgasm I get that sharp piercing pain in my left ovary as well. Really takes my breath away so to speak!
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Post by Karen on May 30, 2011 14:56:03 GMT -5
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Post by ovarianmutiny on Jun 10, 2011 7:53:39 GMT -5
Well I'm really thankful for this thread! It shows how small my problems are compared to everyone else's. I have started to have pain with intercourse over the past few months. However, it isn't generalized to penetration - it's only deep penetration. And its far worse if he is pushing at an angle toward the left. My left ovary just has it out for me, I swear. What really amazes me about this thread is how many of us have patient, willing partners! All of my issues cropped up halfway into our first year of marriage, and my partner was really stressed out for those first few months anyway, so we weren't exactly getting it on every night. That has meant that our sex life has been stunted, at best. He also is in the club of men that doesn't want sex where only one person gets pleased, although at times, when I am bleeding buckets, that has occurred. Here are some strategies I've found helpful. 1. Take some time before the "pressure" of the actual 2 person act to get yourself ready. If you need to take pain meds, do so. Read a steamy scene from a romance novel or turn on some porn (there is amateur and professional porn out there which is consensual and women-centered) to "get your motor running." If you find that it takes you a long time to achieve orgasm (the AVERAGE, I think I remember reading, is 20 mins, but many women take longer), you could also use this time to self-pleasure and warm yourself up so that your partner doesn't have to do as much work. 2. Don't make your partner 100% responsible for your orgasm! You know what feels good AND what hurts better than anyone! You can pleasure yourself during sex or give him sexy instructions to help you enjoy yourself. This may include the use of a sex toy. You can use neutral websites like amazon.com to purchase these toys via mail delivery in a plain brown box. ;-) It may take a couple of tries to get the toy that works well for you, not to mention a bit of solo play with the toy to get used to it - but isn't that worth it for sex you can enjoy? As was previously mentioned, clitoral stimulation is the ONLY way for women to achieve orgasm. Even women who have orgasmed from "penetration alone" are having the internal branches of their clitoris stimulated, or some degree of external clitoral stimulation from their partner rubbing against it. 3. Don't be afraid to "schedule" sex. If you plan to have sex at a time when you won't feel rushed, when you don't have to get up too early the next morning, or when you are feeling your best during the day/week/month you will both enjoy it more! It also allows you to use step 1 to your advantage! I've found this website to be extremely educational on the topic of women-empowered sex. It is NOT safe for work/public/anyone you don't want to be privy to your sex life. The information is a little radical at times, but I find it very freeing as a whole. Once you've gotten used to it, you may want to share it with your partner! www.dodsonandross.com
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Post by hatten on Jun 24, 2011 7:54:50 GMT -5
I am most certainly having a sex problem. There is nothing there. I have lost my sex drive completley. is this normal? My husband and i were having sex everyday and now we are at a complete zero. i am at a total loss and i am surprised that my sex drive is gone. not only that but my husband doesnt understand the pain and how bad it is...i will look at the natural ways to help. thanks ladies.
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