Healing Painful Sex – Deborah Coady, MD and Nancy Fish

Healing Painful Sex is a comprehensive guide to understanding and treating sexual and pelvic pain, written by Deborah Coady, MD and Nancy Fish—a physician and therapist who specialize in sexual pain conditions. The book addresses the medical and psychological dimensions of sexual pain, which affects millions of women and is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed.

The guide is organized into three main sections: naming the problem, obtaining a diagnosis, and overcoming pain. It includes medical checklists, anatomical illustrations, case vignettes based on interviews with women and healthcare professionals, a range of treatment options, and guidance for recovery and moving forward after healing.

The authors provide direct, honest information to help readers understand the causes of sexual pain, recognize and prevent misdiagnosis, define medical terms and conditions, and work toward regaining sexual function. The book combines clinical expertise with patient perspectives to offer practical tools for addressing chronic sexual pain.

Format: Paperback. Country of origin: USA.