Painful Sex vs. ‘Normal’ Sex: The Differences Explained With Food

April 14, 2016 2 MINS READ

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Because YES products have such a strong reputation as a natural means of alleviating painful sex, we were approached by Women4real to be a sponsor of a film they wanted to make about the difference between Painful Sex and Normal Sex. Now you can see the result! This was made as a follow-up to another film Porn Sex vs. Real Sex which went seriously viral.

How big is this issue?

A recent UK sex census reveals that 16% of women regularly find sex painful and unfulfilling (UK Sex Census 2012) That equates to a staggering 3.2 million women in the UK who are denied what most of us take for granted as a basic human right, let alone be able to aspire to the mind-blowing sex lives we’re led to believe are the ‘norm’.

Who are Women 4real?

Women4Real is an innovative health & communications consultancy that focuses on what’s REAL in terms of women’s sexual experience, offering new insights and options for women and working with a diverse range of organizations.

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Painful Sex vs. ‘Normal’ Sex: The Differences Explained With Food

How big is this issue?

Who are Women 4real?

Empower yourself

Lubricant, moisturiser or vaginal oestrogen? A clear guide to what each one actually does.

Why does my lube sting? The osmolality problem nobody explains.

Is it thrush or is it dryness? Why menopausal itching is so often misdiagnosed.

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