Possible TMI!

[LD1998]

Hey, I’m new here and looking for a bit of advice/support as I don’t know anyone with endo. I’m currently awaiting an official diagnosis. I was just wondering if any other ladies struggle on the sex side of things with endo 😞 feels a bit embarrassing to talk about but I have a partner and I’m struggling with that side of things at the moment. I’ve become used to the pain and how to deal with it during/after sex, but recently I’m feeling a bit numb down there and like I can’t fully enjoy the experience because my body feels different, like it’s not my own?? Unsure if it makes sense but want to know if I’m on my own feeling like it x

[Aurora20]

Hi you are definitely not on your own, I suffer with painful sex and always have done and I’m sure a lot of other ladies on here will say the same! All I can say is communication is key and talk to your partner, say how your feeling and you can both deal with it together! Unfortunately I have no advice on how you can make it feel better as I’m still searching for the answers x

[LD1998 in reply to Aurora20]

Thanks so much for responding! It’s always good to know we’re not alone. Sometimes it isn’t even painful but more of a numb feeling which is almost worse 😕 x

[Harriet_health]

Hi Oh I’m sorry you’re experiencing this, I know this pain too.

I listened to a couple of podcasts about endometriosis and one recommended seeing a pelvic floor physiotherapist which I did. It was so helpful, I understood finally what was causing me pain and how to get control over the issue.

For me it was about releasing tension in my pelvic floor through massage before sex. Also I had to improve other factors of my health like my constipation which was contributing to my tense pelvic floor and more painful sex.

Over a few months my painful sex life really improved. I would recommend pelvic physiotherapy to anyone suffering with this issue now.

I wish you all the best xx

[LD1998 in reply to Harriet_health]

Thank you lovely! Is this abdominal type massages with your partner? X

[Harriet_health in reply to LD1998]

Mine was an internal massage that my physio showed me how to perform. I usually just did this myself before sex but you could ask your partner to do it. I just knew my body and what pressure I needed. We identified there was one specific area that caused me the most pain internally so I would focus more on this. Also it meant I needed to avoid certain positions during sex to make things less painful. It was a bit trial and error until I found what worked for me.

[LD1998 in reply to Harriet_health]

Thank you very much x