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Video: Understanding Penile Pain: How Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Could Be the Root Cause

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About Susan Winograd

Susan is the owner and founder of Pelvicore Rehab & Wellness. Susan earned a masters degree from the College of Staten Island in 1998. During her almost 30 years of experience, she has gained extensive knowledge in the treatment of various populations such as orthopedics, manual therapy, geriatrics, pediatrics and men/women's pelvic dysfunction and treatment of the pregnant and postpartum women.

Most men experiencing penile pain have already seen multiple doctors, undergone tests, and been told “everything looks normal.” Yet the pain—burning, sensitivity, or discomfort in the tip or shaft—persists.

That’s because penile pain often isn’t just a “urology issue.” It can be a sign of pelvic floor dysfunction.

In our latest video, Susan Winograd PT, owner of Pelvicore Rehab & Wellness and pelvic floor physical therapist, explains how tight or overactive pelvic floor muscles can cause referred pain, nerve irritation, and discomfort during erections or ejaculation—issues that are more common than most realize.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  1. The overlooked link between penile pain and the pelvic floor
  2. How anatomy (the pelvic floor “hammock”) plays a role in sexual health
  3. Why nerve irritation can trigger pain during intimacy
  4. Why you’re not alone—and why this issue is far more common than people think
  5. How pelvic floor physical therapy can relieve pain and restore function

This video is for anyone experiencing penile pain—or clinicians who want to better understand the pelvic floor connection.


Video Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction | Why penile pain needs more attention
00:36 – Common Symptoms | Burning, sensitivity, and frustration when tests come back normal
01:12 – The Missing Link | How penile pain can be a pelvic floor issue
01:34 – Anatomy Explained | The pelvic floor “hammock” and its role in sexual health
02:32 – Muscle Tension & Pain | How tight or overactive pelvic floor muscles affect the penis
03:04 – Referred Pain & Nerves | Understanding the pudendal nerve and why erections can hurt
04:13 – You’re Not Alone | Normalizing penile pain and breaking the silence
04:37 – Finding Relief | How pelvic floor physical therapy helps resolve symptoms
05:09 – Final Thoughts | Encouragement, hope, and seeking help


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