If inserting a tampon feels painful, you're not alone, and it's not something you should simply have to "push through." Many people are told that discomfort during tampon insertion is normal, especially during adolescence, after childbirth, or during certain phases of life. While occasional discomfort can happen, persistent pain with tampon use is often a sign that something else may be going on. The good news? Painful tampon insertion is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Understan

If you're experiencing burning pelvic pain, you're not alone, and it's not something you should have to simply "live with." Many people describe pelvic pain as burning, stinging, raw, or irritated. It may occur constantly, come and go throughout the day, or appear during specific activities such as sitting, exercising, using the bathroom, or having sex. For some, the pain is mild but frustrating. For others, it can significantly impact daily life, relationships, and mental we

If you're experiencing tailbone pain after having a baby, you're not alone. Many women expect soreness in their abdomen, pelvic floor, or perineum after childbirth, but tailbone pain can come as an unpleasant surprise. Simple activities like sitting to feed your baby, getting up from a chair, or driving can suddenly become painful. The good news? Postpartum tailbone pain is common, treatable, and often responds well to pelvic floor physical therapy. What Is Postpartum Tailbon

Endometriosis is a complex condition that affects much more than the reproductive organs. While it's often thought of as a gynecologic condition, endometriosis can influence the muscles, nerves, connective tissue, bladder, bowel, hips, low back, and even the way the nervous system processes pain. At Bonneville Pelvic Health, we work with many individuals living with endometriosis. Although pelvic floor physical therapy doesn't remove endometriosis lesions, it can play an impo

If you’ve been experiencing pain during sex, you’re not alone. Painful intercourse, or dyspareunia, affects many women, yet it remains a topic that is often avoided or ignored, even sometimes by healthcare professionals. This discomfort, ranging from mild to severe, can impact not just your physical health but your relationships and self-confidence as well. Thankfully, pelvic floor physical therapy is now widely recognized as an effective, non-invasive treatment for easing th