Painful Sex Postpartum
If intimacy has felt painful, uncomfortable, or different after having a baby, you are not alone. Many women experience symptoms postpartum but are often told to “give it time” or assume it’s something they just have to live with.
This prerecorded presentation breaks down some of the common reasons painful sex can happen after pregnancy and childbirth, how the pelvic floor may be involved, and how pelvic floor therapy may help support recovery and healing.
In This Presentation:
Common postpartum symptoms women often ignore
How pregnancy and delivery can impact the pelvic floor
Scar tissue, tension, weakness, and nervous system involvement
Why painful sex postpartum is more common than people think
How pelvic floor therapy may help improve comfort and confidence
This presentation was created for women looking for answers and healthcare professionals wanting trusted educational resources for patients.
This Presentation May Resonate With You If:
Intimacy feels painful, uncomfortable, or different postpartum
You experienced tearing, a C-section, or birth trauma
You feel pressure, tension, heaviness, or pelvic discomfort
You’ve been told “this is just part of motherhood”
You want answers before starting therapy
You’re a provider looking for educational resources for postpartum patients
Meet Your Pelvic Floor Specialist and Physical Therapist
Lottoya Manderson, PT, MSPT, PWCS, Cert-DN is the founder of LMC Pelvic Rehab & Physical Therapy, where she provides thoughtful, individualized pelvic floor care for women navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, pain, intimacy concerns, and everyday movement.
Her approach combines education, movement, hands-on therapy, and support that helps women feel heard, informed, and more connected to their bodies.