Painful Sex should not be normalised.

Painful Sex should not be normalised.

Talk to us about:

Pain during penetration

Painful sex

Dyspareunia

Vulvodynia

Pelvic floor health

Vaginismus

Our Painful Sex products and services

Pain with sex can stem from stress, trauma, hormonal changes, STIs and more. We’ll work together to identify the cause and get you all the truly holistic support you need to live pain-free.

What is Vaginismus?
What is Vaginismus?
What is Vaginismus?

Vaginismus is the involuntary tightening of vaginal muscles, making penetration painful or difficult. It is treatable with the right approach.

Online Vaginismus Screening consult
Online Vaginismus Screening consult
Online Vaginismus Screening consult

Applicable For: Vulva owners who are experiencing dysfunction or pain in their pelvic floor during vaginal penetration

Vaginismus Healing Program
Vaginismus Healing Program

India’s only Vaginismus Healing Program that addresses both the mind and body, designed to help individuals overcome vaginismus, Led by our experienced specialists.

Vaginismus

Support for pain with sex at Proactive

Trauma-informed care

Recognising cultural and societal nuances, we grasp the depth of painful experiences. Our team undergoes comprehensive training to ensure a trauma-informed approach.

Holistic care

We bring together experts in various fields—gynaecology, mental health, pelvic floor physiotherapy—who collaborate to provide comprehensive support for your well-being.

Culturally-responsive care

We consider your cultural context and how gender, age, family traditions all affect our health and wellbeing. We address your unique needs based on this societal context.

Non-judgemental

We understand the feelings of guilt, shame, and inadequacy here. We provide a judgement-free, safe space empowered with empathy, ensuring you feel supported and understood.

Unsure What Comes Next?

We’ve got you covered.
What to do when...

You’re unable to have penetrative sex

Facing challenges with penetrative sex is incredibly tough, both physically and emotionally. It could indicate vaginismus. This pain has been overlooked for too long, but our team is here to support you at every stage. This may involve:
- Evaluation for any physical causes 
- Ultrasound testing
- Screening for vaginismus 
- Therapy sessions
- A holistic treatment plan for pain-free penetrative sex

What to expect at Proactive For Her?
During your visit to Proactive For Her, our doctors will address your questions and concerns and then only give you the right advice to make informed decisions. Our care is always confidential and judgement-free. 

- First, they will evaluate any potential physical causes or infections 
- An ultrasound test might be done to investigate your concerns further
- Our doctor might screen you for vaginismus - a condition in which women are unable to have penetrative sex.
- There might be certain mental health factors that could lead to the inability to have penetrative sex. Our team will recommend mental health therapy sessions based on your needs.

Experiencing pain during sex

This is more common than you think. Conservative estimates say at least 15% of women experience painful sex at some point in their lives. We’re here to make sure your sex life is pain-free and fulfilling. Our team might suggest the following:
- Counselling to understand the cause
- Ultrasound testing 
- Pelvic floor physiotherapy

What to expect at Proactive For Her?
During your visit to Proactive For Her, our doctors will address your questions and concerns and then only give you the right advice to make informed decisions. Our care is always confidential and judgement-free. 

- In conversation, our doctors will listen to your experiences and understand your medical history better to narrow down the root cause behind your concerns.
- Tests or ultrasounds might be prescribed to diagnose your symptoms further.
- Often, this could be linked to problems with your pelvic floor. Pelvic floor physiotherapy might be recommended to provide relief to your pain.
 

You want a baby but are unable to have sex

When trying to have a baby, not being able to have penetrative sex can be tough. You might worry about losing time or needing more invasive treatments. We will diagnose the problem, support you, and suggest a treatment plan. This may include:
- Screening for any physical causes
- Checking for infertility
- Ultrasound testing
- Screening for vaginismus
- Therapy sessions
- A treatment plan for pain free sex

What to expect at Proactive For Her?
During your visit to Proactive For Her, our doctors will address your questions and concerns and then only give you the right advice to make informed decisions. Our care is always confidential and judgement-free. 

- First, they will rule out any physical causes or infections that might lead to the inability to have penetrative sex.
- A check might be done to rule out infertility. 
- An ultrasound test might be done to investigate your concerns further.
- Our doctor might screen you for Vaginismus - a condition in which women are unable to have penetrative sex.
- There might be certain mental health factors that could lead to the inability to have penetrative sex. Our team will recommend mental health therapy sessions based on your needs.

Unable to insert a tampon or menstrual cup

Having difficulty inserting a tampon or menstrual cup can be challenging. If you're finding it tough, we're here to help. We aim to understand the issue and provide support to make the process more comfortable for you. This may include:
- Counselling on how to insert tampon or cup 
- Screening for any physical causes 
- Ultrasound testing 
- Screening for Vaginismus 

What to expect at Proactive For Her?
During your visit to Proactive For Her, our doctors will address your questions and concerns and then only give you the right advice to make informed decisions. Our care is always confidential and judgement-free. 

- First, they will understand your challenges better and guide you on properly inserting a tampon or menstrual cup. There’s a possibility you’ve been doing it wrong so far!
- Next, they will rule out any physical causes or infections that might lead to the inability to insert tampons or menstrual cups.
- An ultrasound test might be done to investigate your concerns further.
- Our doctor might screen you for Vaginismus - a condition in which women are unable to have penetrative sex.

Hear from our patients

We’ve changed hundreds of lives with our comprehensive care for painful penetration.

Proactive For Her is making a quiet revolution in women's healthcare. Completely non-judgmental, super supportive & encouraging environment. Never felt so safe in a space before.

Sukanya Mukherjee

I chanced upon Proactive For Her, and it changed my life. I never knew I was suffering from vaginismus in the past few years. Proactive For Her made me understand what vaginismus is and helped me realise that this condition is treatable and shared a beautiful process that healed me both physically and emotionally. It was possibly the best experience in discovering and healing myself.

Anonymous

Everything was going downhill for me due to vaginismus until I signed up for Proactive For Her's 8-week vaginismus healing program. With the help of the doctors & the support of other wonderful participants, I overcame my feelings of loneliness & frustration. I understood the beauty of my body & learned to love every inch of myself. If I could heal myself & improve my relationship in a month, so can you!

Anonymous

Tools and Assessments

Sexual Dysfunction Assessment

Sexual Dysfunction Assessment

The FSFI is a survey measuring the sexual functioning of women in six different domains: desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain. The index only measures sexual function in these domains over the previous 30 days.

Essential Resources

Medically verified information to make sure you're always informed and on top of your health!

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