Pilates for painful intercourse: hope for millions of women?
NCT ID NCT07540195
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether pelvic floor-focused clinical Pilates exercises can reduce pain, improve self-esteem, body image, and quality of life in women with dyspareunia (painful intercourse). Twenty sexually active women aged 18-55 will participate. The goal is to see if this gentle exercise approach can address both the physical and emotional sides of the condition.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Clinical Pilates exercises (pelvic floor-focused)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, non-drug exercise option to reduce pain and improve emotional well-being for women with painful intercourse.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study (20 people) with no control group, so results may not apply widely. Exercise may not help everyone, and some discomfort during sessions is possible.
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Istanbul Okan University
Istanbul, Tuzla, 34959, Turkey (Türkiye)