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From guest contributions to podcasts to live TV interviews -- we're spreading the word about a new way to overcome sexual pain and intimacy issues.
Why Aren't Men in the Mood?
LIVE TV INTERVIEW ON KATU 2 Portland
November 18, 2024
The Pain, Shame And Loneliness Of Vulvovaginal Disorders Are Real And Overlooked.
NPR’s AirTalk with Larry Mantle
February 21, 2024
Research suggests that up to 16% of women experience pelvic pain at some point in their lives. However, it's likely underreported, leaving a significant knowledge gap among clinicians. This pain doesn’t just affect the body—it can strain romantic relationships and lead to profound feelings of shame and isolation. Listen in here.
Want to know how we can help you understand its impact and find paths to healing? Click here to book a free call.
The practice of AcroYoga might not relate to sex much, but Kayna found a way to bridge her hobby with her career. Using her knowledge of neuroscience, sex therapy, and somatic interventions, she created new healing modalities where clients learn to transform their relationships with their bodies and partners by helping them embody self-trust, effective communication, and play. In this segment, she explains that transformation comes "when we pay attention to what is happening inside and asking for what we need. We build these muscles to be able to have healthier communication skills." Read more here.
Want to know how to use somatic interventions to rewrite your sexual narrative? You don't even have to do acroyoga 😉 Click here to learn how with a free 15-minute call.
Mind-Body Treatments for Vulvodynia
UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology
April 18, 2018
Kayna Cassard, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and sex therapist, specializes in helping individuals with pelvic pain, particularly vulvodynia. Using tools like nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral strategies, she empowers clients to manage pain, rewire their brain’s responses, and restore well-being alongside medical and physical treatments.
Sex Expert Webinar Series: Female Pelvic Pain
Center For Healthy Sex
September 13, 2014
Kayna Cassard discusses female pelvic pain and difficulty reaching orgasm in this Sex Expert Webinar.
Talking to your partner about sex, pelvic pain, or other sensitive issues should foster deeper connection, not guilt. Open and honest communication creates a safe space for understanding each other's needs, struggles, and desires. Instead of assigning blame or avoiding the topic, these conversations can strengthen emotional intimacy and teamwork in the relationship. Transforming difficult topics into moments of vulnerability and mutual support builds trust and encourages solutions that benefit both partners. Read more here.
Want to know how to stop the guilt-shame spiral around sex? Click here to learn how with a free 15-minute call.
Kayna Ambroz Cassard, a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist, specializes in helping individuals overcome sexual anxiety and pain through her NeuroSomatic Method™. This trauma-informed approach integrates neuroscience and somatic practices to address issues such as chronic pelvic pain, enhancing intimacy and sexual satisfaction. Kayna offers various services, including individual and couple therapy, coaching programs, and support groups, all aimed at empowering clients to achieve fulfilling relationships and pleasurable sex lives
Is a "Tight" Vagina a Thing? Pelvic Pain How to Rethink Intimacy When Sex Hurts.
Sluts & Scholars with Nicoletta Heidegger
April 18, 2019
In this essential episode of Sluts & Scholars, Kayna Cassard, a Sex and Trauma Therapist specializing in pelvic pain, unpacks the myths and realities surrounding chronic genito-pelvic pain. From understanding the controversial Q-tip test to debunking the concept of a "loose" vagina and clarifying why Kegel exercises aren’t for everyone, this conversation dives deep into the challenges faced by those living with pelvic pain. Tune in to learn more about how to approach these issues with care, compassion, and evidence-based insights.
Do you or someone you know struggle with a "tight vagina" that's causing painful sex and challenges in intimacy? We specialize in working with pelvic pain conditions. Click here to book a free 15-minute call to learn how we can help you.
Painful sex is relatively common and treatable. Therapist Kayna Cassard joins August for a chat on the causes, common myths, solutions and more! Dr. Megan answers a Q from a listener who loves a bit of kinky/BDSM pain, but wants to move past vaginal strain during intercourse.
Sexycises by Sexperts
with Dr. Ava Cadell
November 7, 2026
Kayna offers her insight and knowledge around building sexual connection, arousal, and intimacy in a way that transcends words. AcroYoga and intimacy exercises have helped clients breach the walls of tiring conversations, inviting them to use somatic interventions and sensations to create deeper connection, build trust, and access intimacy in more profound ways.
Learn how somatic interventions (not necessarily acroyoga) can help you get unstuck and find connection you're looking for. Book a free 15 minute call by clicking here.
Sex Therapy Lecture Series: Female Sexual Pain
Center For Healthy Sex
August 22, 2014
Exploring Relational Dynamics and Psychological Healing through Acro Yoga
Center For Healthy Sex
May 4, 2017
Kayna Cassard and Dominick Cole
Other Appearances + Presentations by Kayna
- Cassard, K. & v. Heidegger, N. (Nov 2024). Pelvic Pain Training: Vulva Edition. Sexual Health Alliance, Virtual Online Conference.
- Cassard, K. (Oct 2023). Trauma-Informed Approach for Sex Therapy & Psychosexual Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) Treatment. International Pelvic Pain Society Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
- Nadegé. (July 2021). A Conversation About Sex Shouldn’t End in a Guilt Trip. Medium. https://medium.com/pleasure-science/a-conversation-about-sex-shouldnt-end-in-a-guilt-trip-1269af177ff6
- “Sexycises” Educational Video for Couples Yoga, November 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovcGnG43SIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqJtNu9T1Tg
- Cassard, K. (Oct 2018). Body-Based Resiliency: Using Somatic Psychotherapy for Chronic Pelvic Pain & Other Sexual Functioning Issues. Sexual Health Alliance (SHA), Los Angeles, CA.
- Cassard, K. (June 2018). Finding Pleasure and Intimacy when Sex is (Undesirably) Painful: Working Clinically with Pelvic Pain Diagnoses. AASECT Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
- Cassard, K. & Rapkin, A. (April 2018). Mind-Body Treatment for Vulvodynia Webinar. UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
- Cassard, K. (Dec 2017). Working with the Kinks: Fetishes, Fantasies, and Ethical Non-Monogamy. Southern California Counseling Center, Los Angeles, CA.
- Cassard., K. & Cole, D. (April 2017). AcroYoga: Therapeutic Interventions for Clients Struggling with Addiction, Trauma, & Intimacy. Center for Healthy Sex, Los Angeles, CA.
- Cassard., K. & Cole, D. (Mar 2017). AcroYoga: Therapeutic Interventions for Clients Struggling with Addiction, Trauma, & Intimacy. Women’s Association for Addiction Treatment, Los Angeles, CA.
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