The first book to address the multiple causes and the available treatments for women who suffer from painful intercourse.

Painful sex is a condition that causes embarrassment and silence—often going undiscussed or misdiagnosed; as many as forty percent of women who suffer from it won't seek medical care. And most medical professionals are still in the dark when it comes to women's sexual pain.

Now, three leading experts tackle the stereotypes, myths, and realities of sexual pain in this easy-to-understand, accessible guide that will help you get the help you need and deserve. Drs. Andrew Goldstein, Caroline Pukall, and Irwin Goldstein offer answers to your most pressing questions, as well as:


- Up-to-date information on the more than twenty causes of sexual pain
- How to choose the right doctor—and how to interpret your doctor's lingo
- Valuable tips for understanding sexual pain, and what can be done about it
- How to rebuild sexual intimacy once the pain is gone

Featuring groundbreaking research and stories from women who've also suffered—and recovered—When Sex Hurts provides all of the tools you need to stop hurting and start healing.

“The most comprehensive, accessible, and illuminating look into women's sexual pain ever written, packed with up-to-date and invaluable information. When Sex Hurts is a must-read for any woman, or partner of a woman, who has experienced painful sex.” —Cindy Meston, Ph.D., author of Why Women Have Sex