EP.29/ Healing Endometriosis-Associated Dyspareunia and Rediscovering Pleasure with Elena of The Yoni Empire
We talk all about endometriosis-associated dyspareunia, otherwise known as painful sex, and how we can move from healing pain to finally experiencing pleasure. Elena lived with vaginal pain - specifically vaginismus - for seven years before beginning a journey that would lead her to not only heal her own experience of painful sex, but to make it her mission to help others living with dyspareunia. Like many of us, Elena experienced dismissal, misdiagnoses and unacceptable treatment options ranging from shrugs from the doctors to suggestions of cutting her pelvic nerves so she could have sex without any sensation whatsoever.
Many of us experience strains on our relationships with endometriosis, especially when it comes to our romantic relationships - and sex is often one of the key areas of concerns. As someone living with endometriosis-associated dyspareunia, I’ve spent a long time trying to work out how to treat dyspareunia naturally - often as part of my overall approach to endometriosis, which involves the ‘endometriosis diet’, holistic therapies, movement and various other management tools. However, rarely have I actually head on tried to address the problem directly or even with my partner. Elena has helped me with this, through yoni mapping, yoni massage and facing fears and emotions associated with sex.
In this episode, we discuss some of the common causes of pain with sex, Elena’s own journey from painful sex to pleasure and the various methods we can take to begin healing endometriosis-associated dyspareunia. Talking to Elena was such a revelation - this woman has no fear, shame or guilt associated with her own pleasure, and helps others to see they shouldn’t either. Hearing her remarkable experience has given me hope, and I believe this conversation will do the same for you too.
P.S Elena has kindly given This EndoLife listeners 10% off with code ENDO on any Onna product. Just enter the code at checkout. Click here to shop: https://www.onnalifestyle.com/
Show Notes:
Onna website - use code ENDO for 10% off any Onna products.
CURVE yoni mapping toy - use code ENDO for 10% off any Onna products.
Tantric Orgasm for Women by Diana Richardson
The Wild Feminine by Tami Lynn Kent
The Art of Sexual Ecstasy by Margo Anand
Pleasure Mondays weekly newsletter
Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.
My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.
If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at hello@thisendolife.com or visit my website.
This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. Ora provides audio editing, management and other services to make podcasting simple and sustainable for their clients. Health coaches, nutritionists, mediums, personal trainers, tarot readers, teachers, or just those striving for a better world, Ora can help you start and maintain your podcast. Get in touch today.