Pain drain

Being in pain can knock you around. But today’s topic is all about getting you back on your feet. Get expert advice on painful health conditions, learn when to reach out for help, and hear stories from women on ways they cope.

How much pain is too much?

Everyone experiences pain differently, but when does it become too much? Get tips for talking to your doctor and learn when to reach out for help.

Explaining pain

The ripple effects

Chronic pain impacts life in unseen ways. We speak to three women about how pain affects their relationships, and share helpful advice from the experts.

It hurts

‘I wanted to have sex but…’

Vaginismus is a painful condition where the vaginal muscles tighten beyond your control. It can make sex physically impossible. Here, 25-year-old Amanda shares how it's affected her life.

Amanda's story

Pelvic pain in Australian women

The impact of pelvic pain is vastly underestimated. About one in four women in Australia take an extended break or stop exercise, work or study because of pelvic pain. This is just one of the concerning findings from our 2023 National Women's Health Survey.

Get the full report

Zeroing in on pelvic pain

Here at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, we’ve released new health information on persistent pelvic pain. CEO Dr Sarah White explains why we’re paying attention to this topic.

Why pelvic pain?