HEALTH
Let's talk about sex baby! By Gemma McGregor
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alentine's Day and love is all around. Romantic candlelit dinners, red roses, chocolates, and of course, sex is on everyone's mind. But is Valentines sex always a good thing or are we doing it because of the commercial pressures? Sex should be enjoyable, but what if it's not, what if it causes pain? What if your relationship isn't all shiny and smelling of roses? Gemma McGregor BSc (Hons) PGCert MCSP is a woman's health specialist, physiotherapist and educator.
Of course, Valentine's Day isn't really about just sex, it's just another day in our busy lives, but all these triggers might seem even more personal if you know sex isn't enjoyable anymore – for whatever reason. The ladies of QueenBee have asked me to start this conversation about some of the topics around
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sex that ladies may be too scared or embarrassed to ask. Painful sex in the medical world is called dyspareunia and it can be caused by a whole host of things. Sex should never be painful, so it is essential to speak with your doctor when you first notice new symptoms to rule out causes such as acute infection.
