This can be an indicator of a pelvic floor issue. When we experience arousal, part of the physical process involves tightening of the pelvic floor muscles. That's normal, but in people with hypertonic PFD the muscles often don't return to baseline after arousal. Pelvic floor physical therapy can teach you how to consciously bring those muscles back into a rest position after arousal. And for some people, orgasm can be helpful because it triggers that return to rest. (For other people orgasm can be a trigger for pelvic tension/pain, so you'll need to experiment if you want to learn how it affects you.)
Bless you! 🙏🏼 you may really be onto something because I thought orgasm was causing it. Then I realized how often I don’t get to. This really may be it. I did not O that night.
I'm like that personally, orgasm usually helps my symptoms rather than making them worse. For some people it's totally the opposite though so just be prepared lol. If you want to try some pelvic floor relaxation on your own, some low-risk stretches to try are reverse kegels, diaphragmatic breathing, butterfly stretch, and cat/cow pose. Avoid strengthening moves like kegels unless a physical therapist prescribes them. And if any stretch makes you feel worse instead of better, discontinue it.
So hear this, in 2016 when I first started having symptoms, it lasted for 7-8 months and didn’t let up at all. I was going through a breakup and took up Pilates to try and just do something productive and new with myself. I recall feeling no symptoms at all within 3 months of that. Some of the things you listed were done in these classes.
Maybe I need to go back to doing them again!
Absolutely sounds like a pelvic floor issue, and I’ve been dealing with this for the last year or so and am in pelvic floor therapy. It has been helpful, but unfortunately with hypertonic muscles it’s hard to get back to “rest” after climax or arousal as things seize up. You can try some pelvic floor stretches like cat cow, child’s pose and happy baby along with diaphragmatic breathing to help stretch the muscles to relax. Hope this helps!
I have been and swore I had it but primary and 2 different OBGYNs have confirmed no. However, my cystoscopy showed a very red and irritated bladder despite only having water.
Sounds like you've made a connection between your arousal and your symptoms. It's not uncommon for emotional states to affect our physical health. Stress and excitement can sometimes manifest in ways we don't expect, like pain or discomfort. It might be worth exploring this further with a healthcare professional who can provide personalized advice.
On a different note, I used an app called Emjoy which focuses on sexual wellness. It's got a lot of content that could be relevant to what you're experiencing. They have sessions guided by sex therapists that might help you understand your body's responses better. It's been useful for me in managing and understanding my own sexual health.
Remember, it's important to listen to your body and seek help if things don't improve. Your health and comfort should always be a priority.
When your bladder is inflamed, any rubbing in that area will make you feel pain. Imagine if you get a cut and you rub that area, you will likely feel the pain. An anti-inflammatory diet might help with the symptoms.
This can be an indicator of a pelvic floor issue. When we experience arousal, part of the physical process involves tightening of the pelvic floor muscles. That's normal, but in people with hypertonic PFD the muscles often don't return to baseline after arousal. Pelvic floor physical therapy can teach you how to consciously bring those muscles back into a rest position after arousal. And for some people, orgasm can be helpful because it triggers that return to rest. (For other people orgasm can be a trigger for pelvic tension/pain, so you'll need to experiment if you want to learn how it affects you.)
Bless you! 🙏🏼 you may really be onto something because I thought orgasm was causing it. Then I realized how often I don’t get to. This really may be it. I did not O that night.
I'm like that personally, orgasm usually helps my symptoms rather than making them worse. For some people it's totally the opposite though so just be prepared lol. If you want to try some pelvic floor relaxation on your own, some low-risk stretches to try are reverse kegels, diaphragmatic breathing, butterfly stretch, and cat/cow pose. Avoid strengthening moves like kegels unless a physical therapist prescribes them. And if any stretch makes you feel worse instead of better, discontinue it.
So hear this, in 2016 when I first started having symptoms, it lasted for 7-8 months and didn’t let up at all. I was going through a breakup and took up Pilates to try and just do something productive and new with myself. I recall feeling no symptoms at all within 3 months of that. Some of the things you listed were done in these classes. Maybe I need to go back to doing them again!
I feel so seen this happens to me constantly! Just when I’m feeling good enough to have sex, the intense burning begins.
Absolutely sounds like a pelvic floor issue, and I’ve been dealing with this for the last year or so and am in pelvic floor therapy. It has been helpful, but unfortunately with hypertonic muscles it’s hard to get back to “rest” after climax or arousal as things seize up. You can try some pelvic floor stretches like cat cow, child’s pose and happy baby along with diaphragmatic breathing to help stretch the muscles to relax. Hope this helps!
Im the reverse. Arousal is the only thing that reduces the pain
Have you been checked for endometriosis? This sounds similar to the symptoms I had.
I have been and swore I had it but primary and 2 different OBGYNs have confirmed no. However, my cystoscopy showed a very red and irritated bladder despite only having water.
They can’t confirm no without a pelvic laparoscopy, actually
Sounds like you've made a connection between your arousal and your symptoms. It's not uncommon for emotional states to affect our physical health. Stress and excitement can sometimes manifest in ways we don't expect, like pain or discomfort. It might be worth exploring this further with a healthcare professional who can provide personalized advice. On a different note, I used an app called Emjoy which focuses on sexual wellness. It's got a lot of content that could be relevant to what you're experiencing. They have sessions guided by sex therapists that might help you understand your body's responses better. It's been useful for me in managing and understanding my own sexual health. Remember, it's important to listen to your body and seek help if things don't improve. Your health and comfort should always be a priority.
When your bladder is inflamed, any rubbing in that area will make you feel pain. Imagine if you get a cut and you rub that area, you will likely feel the pain. An anti-inflammatory diet might help with the symptoms.