Episode Details

Painful sex is more common than most women realize and it can have a major impact on libido, relationships, and overall well-being.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most overlooked root causes of low libido, painful sex. We break down why it happens, what is going on in the body when intimacy becomes associated with pain instead of pleasure, and how this can affect both physical and emotional health over time.

Dr. Leah also shares her personal journey navigating painful sex and what she has learned through years of experience, research, and healing. This conversation offers both education and practical guidance for anyone who has struggled in silence or felt unsure where to start.

If you are dealing with low libido, discomfort during intimacy, or simply want to better understand your body, this episode will help you feel less alone and give you a path forward.

Resources from this episode:

• Dr Leah's Female Lab List Free Guide
• It Didn't Start With You book
• The Body Keeps Score book
• Healthy As A Mother Episode #26: All Things Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
• Healthy As A Mother Episode #15: Wanting to Want It: The Low-Down on Low Libido
• EFT Universe or EFT Tapping Training Institute
• Mental and emotional release (MER)
• Psychotherapy
• Family systems therapy
• Inherited family trauma therapy
• Schema therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 

Find more from Dr. Leah:

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Find more from Dr. Morgan:

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