bible verse (11)Including a reference to a Bible verse
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defined term (6)Including a definition or detailed explanation of a specific term
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emotional pain (19)Relating to the type of pain that goes beyond the physical and into the emotional, or state of feeling, of a person
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friends and family (10)Relating to the role that friends and family play in the journey towards healing from painful sex
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gratitude (6)Relating to the benefits of gratitude, or a state of being grateful
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hope (21)Relating to the importance of having hope
hormone therapy (3)Relating to hormone therapy as a potential part of the healing process for painful sex
hypertonic pelvic floor muscle disorder (17)Relating to hypertonic pelvic floor muscle disorder, also referred to as hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction, a disorder that can cause sex to be painful
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identity (11)Relating to identity, or who you are, as an important and complex aspect in the journey to healing
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low libido (2)Relating to libido and the effects of low libido as a potential contributor to painful sex
physical therapy (12)Relating to physical therapy, specifically pelvic floor physical therapy, as a potential treatment option for sexual pain and other pelvic disorders
prayer (4)Including or relating to prayer as a direct and personal communication to God
psychological pain (16)Relating to the type of pain that goes beyond the physical and into the psychological or overall mindset of a person
resources (15)Including a link or reference to a resource that may help to provide hope and healing for some aspect of a person's journey with sexual and pelvic pain
rest/relaxation (6)Relating to rest and relaxation as an important part of a healthy lifestyle and a crucial component of the healing journey
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search for a diagnosis (10)Relating to the search for a diagnosis, specifically a correct diagnosis for painful sex
self-treatment (10)Including steps, techniques or treatment options that can be performed at home, or without the need for a health practitioner, as part of the overall healing process
sex therapy (4)Relating to sex therapy, with a licensed sex therapist, as a potential treatment option for painful sex and other sexual disorders
sexual dysfunction (6)Relating to sexual dysfunction, or any type of abnormality relating to sexual activity
sexual medicine (5)Relating to sexual medicine, in which the doctor (typically a gynecologist or urologist) specializes in sexual disorders
spouse (17)Relating to the role a spouse plays in a marriage where there is painful sex
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vestibulodynia (10)Relating to vestibulodynia, the medical term for pain in the vestibule (or genitals)
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yoga (9)Relating to yoga as a potential component of healing for sexual and pelvic pain
