18 | Prescription for Pleasure: A Path to Healing with Physical Therapist Dee Hartman

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Have you ever been to a doctor who has written up a prescription for pleasure to help you heal whatever is ailing you? Today’s guest, Dr. Dee Hartmann, has developed a revolutionary set of pleasure prescriptions to help you heal sexual pain. As a pioneer in the field of physical therapy and pelvic health, Dee has co-authored the book 'The Pleasure Prescription: A Surprising Approach to Healing Sexual Pain’ to help women find a path from pain to pleasure. This week, episode 18 of Pleasure in the Pause is about integrating sensual practices into pelvic floor rehabilitation!
In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, Dee Hartmann shares the importance of women knowing their vulva anatomy and actionable steps you can take right now to explore your own pleasure to help manage and prevent sexual pain during menopause.
Highlights from our discussion include:

• Dee’s journey into pelvic floor physical therapy and its importance.
• The physiological causes of chronic vulvar pain.
• Using sensory awareness and mindfulness to address sexual pain and dysfunction.
• The importance of communication in sexual relationships.

To learn more about “The Pleasure Prescription: A Surprising Approach to Healing Sexual Pain” and order your copy, you can head to The Pleasure Movement website!
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Dee Hartmann is an internationally recognized author, teacher and speaker in the field of physical therapy, pelvic health and chronic vulvar pain. She has over 30 years experience helping patients decrease pelvic pain, restore health and reclaim their pleasure. She earned a degree in physical therapy from Northwestern Medical School of Physical Therapy followed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from St Ambrose University. She co-authored with Elizabeth Wood,The Pleasure Prescription: A Surprising Approach to Healing Sexual Pain“ written to help women find a path from pain to pleasure. She co-founded the Center for Genital Health and Education, where she continues to develop research on sexual function. Learn more about Dee’s work in the field of sexual health and education at www.VulvaLove and www.PleasureMovement.com.
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Chapters

1. Prescription for Pleasure: Integrating Sensual Practices into Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation with Dee Hartmann (00:00:00)

2. Dee Hartmann’s journey into pelvic floor physical therapy and her comfort talking about sex. (00:03:00)

3. The importance of taking a detailed history for a complete picture of health. (00:06:16)

4. Diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain during sex. (00:09:21)

5. The physiological causes of chronic vulvar pain. (00:17:01)

6. Integrating trauma or sex therapy with physical therapy to address trauma from all angles. (00:21:28)

7. Pleasure as a prescription for pain management. (00:27:08)

8. Using sensory awareness and mindfulness to address sexual pain and dysfunction. (00:32:55)

9. Genital self-esteem and its impact on sexual satisfaction. (00:36:25)

10. Changes in the reproductive system with aging, including shrinking of the uterus. (00:41:36)

11. The importance of communication in sexual relationships. (00:47:00)