Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst Season 1: Ep. 22 with Chelsea Beyers A Lifetime of Healthy, Happy Sex
May 5, 2020
Join Cami Hurst and guest Chelsea Beyers, a pelvic health physical therapist with a decade of experience, as they debunk myths about sex later in life. They discuss the profound link between pelvic health and sexual wellness, offering strategies for joyful, pain-free intimacy as we age. Topics include navigating menopause, enhancing comfort with vagina moisturizers, and addressing painful intercourse with open communication. Chelsea shares vital insights on how medications impact desire, highlighting the importance of holistic sexual health.
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Allow Enough Time For Arousal
- Take extra time (about 18–25 minutes) for physiological arousal before expecting vaginal lubrication or comfort.
- Use foreplay and stimulation of erogenous zones to allow tissues to become ready and reduce pain with penetration.
Hormones Are One Piece Of The Puzzle
- Hormone changes matter but rarely explain everything about lower desire or pain in midlife.
- Consider hormones as one piece in a broader physical, psychological, and relational puzzle.
Assess Orthopedic Contributors
- Check for hip, back, or orthopedic issues because low-back nerves and hip mechanics affect pelvic floor function.
- See a pelvic health PT skilled in orthopedics to address referred pain impacting sexual comfort.