u/Royal_Run_9970

I feel very vulnerable and insecure about this matter so please be kind.

I have always struggled with trying to have sex. Upon penetration it is really painful and uncomfortable. Even the smear/servical check is always a horrendous experience. Recently I have discovered that I most likely have hypermobility Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and have read up a little bit about the connection between women with hEDS and them finding it difficult to have penetrative sex. Is there anyone else who has had similar experiences and have made the same connection? Do you have any advice?