Continuing on from the previous blog, it’s important to note that when a woman is constantly touching and interacting with her baby, and especially if she is breastfeeding, she can feel ‘touched out’, which is a very common feeling in … Read more
Postnatal sexual difficulties – Part 1/3
The postnatal period is associated with a lot of physiological, psychological and social changes, which could influence a woman’s relationship and sexual health. Many adjustments are required to fit in the extra family member and there is an increased demand … Read more
Perineal pain associated with childbirth
Perineal trauma can effect up to 85% of women after vaginal delivery. The consequences of this include perineal pain and dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse). Your perineum is a small muscular area between your vagina and anus.
Immediate postpartum tips … Read more
Stress Urinary Incontinence
A 32 year old woman was referred for physiotherapy with probably stress urinary incontinence. A subjective assessment revealed that the she had been suffering from the problem for about 1 year, since the birth of her second child. Her complaint … Read more
The pelvic floor and sexuality – Post surgical sexual problems – Part 2/2
Surgery to correct lower urinary tract symptoms is relatively common practice especially in Malta. Women might undergo surgery for stress urinary incontinence, tension-free vaginal tape for prolapsed bladder and other prolapse repair surgeries. Following such surgeries women have reported sexual … Read more
The pelvic floor and sexuality – Incontinence during sexual activity – Part 1/2
Impaired sexual arousal is significantly related to lower urinary tract symptoms. In fact about 40-60% of women with urinary tract problems such as incontinence and prolapse report problems with their sex lives. Women tend to report low libido, vaginal dryness, … Read more
Sexuality & Menopause Part 2
In my previous blog, I stated that sexuality is an issue greatly sought for by Maltese menopausal women despite that certain taboos and stereotypes may still prevail in our society. By accepting the past and gaining new psychological awareness of … Read more
Sexuality & Menopause Part 1
As a trainee sexologist I always asked the question if our seniors are still interested in their sexuality and in expressing it. I was influenced by the cultural stereotype that the ultimate and intimate physical expression of sexuality is something … Read more
The female orgasm
Research shows that almost 90% of problems in women achieving orgasm stems from psychological reasons. If that is the case for you, then there are a few things you can do to overcome them:
If you can achieve orgasm alone, … Read more
How to get a better orgasm
A lot of women and men wonder what they can do to achieve a better orgasm during sex. Here is a list of 15 things you can do to improve your orgasms:
1. Relax and unwind before sex, a sensual … Read more