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When Sex Hurts or Causes Anxiety
Pain during sex (dyspareunia), involuntary tightening with penetration (vaginismus), and sexual anxiety can leave a woman longing for closeness while dreading intimacy. These experiences are real, and improvement can begin with patient, practical steps toward comfort and confidence. Our Women’s Sexual Pain & Anxiety Coaching Program gives women and their husbands more time to address pain and fear before focusing on pleasure. Read about the program, and submit a coaching inquiry if you would like to explore whether it is right for you.
When Sex Hurts: What Married Couples Need to Know
If sex has been painful in your marriage, you’re not alone and you’re not stuck. Painful intercourse is a common issue for many wives, and it often creates a cycle of avoidance and tension that only gets worse over time. The good news is that in most cases, this can be resolved with the right approach. This article outlines why it happens, what not to do, and where to start. If you’re ready to fix it, there is real help available.
Why Does My Wife Avoid Sex?: A Catholic Husband’s Guide to Understanding, Compassion, and Growth
For many Catholic husbands, it can be confusing and painful when their wife seems to avoid sexual intimacy. You may feel rejected, unwanted, or even tempted to withdraw in frustration. But before assuming the worst, it’s worth stepping back and asking a more loving question: What’s going on in her heart and body that I may not fully understand?
Bad Sex: How to Stop Having It
So the majority of my clients come to me with one goal in mind: stop having bad sex. Now what makes sex bad looks different for each couple, but by and large the number one reason is that the wife just doesn’t enjoy it. I can help with that. There is no good reason to settle for bad sex.