Pleasure as the Missing Piece: Genito-Pelvic Pain, GPPPD & Raising Sexually Empowered Kids with Ann Traeger-Spees

16/07/2025 27 min Temporada 3 Episodio 3
Pleasure as the Missing Piece: Genito-Pelvic Pain, GPPPD & Raising Sexually Empowered Kids with Ann Traeger-Spees

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Caitlin sits down with Ann Traeger-Spees, a titled pelvic health physiotherapist and sexual psychotherapist, to talk about the very real — and often misunderstood — world of Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPPD).They unpack the clinical complexity of GPPPD, how pain is often not the only piece of the puzzle, and why pleasure deserves a far more prominent role in treatment and recovery.Together, they challenge traditional physio frameworks and explore the layered intersection between psychosexual health, body literacy, and trauma-informed care.But this conversation goes far beyond the clinic room.Ann and Caitlin also dive into what it means to be a parent navigating open, shame-free conversations about sex, consent, and pleasure — especially with children assigned female at birth.This episode is for you if:You’re a pelvic health physio seeking a more holistic, person-centred approachYou’re a parent wanting to break generational patterns of shame around sexYou’re curious about how our clinical and cultural lens on pleasure is evolving

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