Why Does Sex Hurt?
Pain with sex, tampons or pelvic exams is common, and it is not something you have to push through. This free self-check uses the questions Nasim Delfaninejad, MScPT, a licensed pelvic health physiotherapist, asks in her clinical practice. In about 4 minutes, you will see your Painful Sex Score and the common patterns your answers match, so you can understand your pain and talk to your doctor with more confidence.
Your Result
What You Will Find Out
When you finish, your result shows three things. Tap each one to see an example.
Example of a finished result
Your Painful Sex Score
58out of 100Moderate
MildModerateSignificant
Retake in 30 days to see how things change.
Your answers match signs of
Vaginismus
Why your answers point here
- It feels tight, like hitting a wall
- Your body braces before insertion
- Tampons have always been difficult
Each pattern comes with what it means and what usually helps.
Worth Getting Checked FirstItching or unusual discharge can point to an infection, such as yeast. Often simple to treat.
Our Suggestion
- Talk to your doctor
- Try one gentle breathing step today
- Start a guided program at your own pace
Example only. You see your own result after the self-check.
- Free
- About 4 minutes
- Private
- Educational, not a diagnosis