Ep. 28 This is how specialised physiotherapy can ease painful sex

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Are you familiar with pelvic floor physiotherapy? Hester van Aswegen introduces us to her work with male and female patients who experience pelvic floor dysfunction. Regarding women who find sexual intercourse painful she talks about the causes, symptoms, and treatment – including breathing and manual release techniques, and the use of dilators – and the results she sees in her specialised physiotherapy practice.
Sensitive content: Please note that this episode contains references to sexual practices and is intended for adult listeners.
3 Aug 2021 English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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