Painful sex is real, valid, and treatable, and Healing Painful Sex is here to help. This deeply compassionate and medically grounded guide is written by physician Deborah Coady, MD, and therapist Nancy Fish, MSW, MPH, combining expert clinical insight with lived experience. Together, they offer a judgment-free, full-spectrum look at the causes of sexual pain and the tools needed to treat it, physically, emotionally, and relationally. Whether you’ve been navigating a diagnosis or haven’t yet found the words to talk about what you’re feeling, this book provides a roadmap for understanding, communicating, and healing. From vulvodynia and endometriosis to pelvic floor dysfunction and trauma-informed care, this book covers it all with patient stories, checklists for doctor visits, and empowering guidance to reclaim your sexuality.
Why you might want this book:
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Offers clear, honest, and inclusive language about sexual pain
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Combines medical and psychological approaches for whole-body healing
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Provides practical checklists and patient stories to help navigate medical care
-
Ideal for people navigating chronic pain, trauma, or complicated diagnoses
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Written by two experts with professional and personal understanding
Why it might not be the right fit:
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You’re looking for a quick fix rather than a deeper exploration
-
You prefer a more general book about sexuality without focus on pain
-
The book centers women’s anatomy and may not be fully relevant to all trans or nonbinary readers (though the principles can still apply)
If you or someone you love has struggled to name or understand painful sex, this guide is a gentle, informative, and empowering starting point.
Deborah Coady’s extensive clinical experience and knowledge provides practical information to readers that no other doctor in this country has offered. Nancy Fish provides an understanding of the overwhelming challenges women face because she has faced and overcome many of the difficulties of sexual pain. There's a helpful complementary website: http://www.healingpainfulsex.com/
Healing Painful Sex By Deborah Coady & Nancy Fish Understanding Treating & Recovering from Sexual Pain
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Painful sex is real, valid, and treatable, and Healing Painful Sex is here to help. This deeply compassionate and medically grounded guide is written by physician Deborah Coady, MD, and therapist Nancy Fish, MSW, MPH, combining expert clinical insight with lived experience. Together, they offer a judgment-free, full-spectrum look at the causes of sexual pain and the tools needed to treat it, physically, emotionally, and relationally. Whether you’ve been navigating a diagnosis or haven’t yet found the words to talk about what you’re feeling, this book provides a roadmap for understanding, communicating, and healing. From vulvodynia and endometriosis to pelvic floor dysfunction and trauma-informed care, this book covers it all with patient stories, checklists for doctor visits, and empowering guidance to reclaim your sexuality.
Why you might want this book:
-
Offers clear, honest, and inclusive language about sexual pain
-
Combines medical and psychological approaches for whole-body healing
-
Provides practical checklists and patient stories to help navigate medical care
-
Ideal for people navigating chronic pain, trauma, or complicated diagnoses
-
Written by two experts with professional and personal understanding
Why it might not be the right fit:
-
You’re looking for a quick fix rather than a deeper exploration
-
You prefer a more general book about sexuality without focus on pain
-
The book centers women’s anatomy and may not be fully relevant to all trans or nonbinary readers (though the principles can still apply)
If you or someone you love has struggled to name or understand painful sex, this guide is a gentle, informative, and empowering starting point.
Deborah Coady’s extensive clinical experience and knowledge provides practical information to readers that no other doctor in this country has offered. Nancy Fish provides an understanding of the overwhelming challenges women face because she has faced and overcome many of the difficulties of sexual pain. There's a helpful complementary website: http://www.healingpainfulsex.com/
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