Beyond painful sex
Online Pelvic Pain Rehabilitation for Vaginismus, Painful Sex and Vulvodynia
Renova is a guided, self-paced program created by pelvic health physiotherapist Nasim Delfaninejad, MScPT. The same clinical approach she has used for more than a decade, now available privately, from home, anywhere in the world.
What is Renova?
Renova is an online pelvic health rehabilitation program for women experiencing vaginismus, dyspareunia (painful sex), vulvodynia and pelvic floor dysfunction. It was created by Nasim Delfaninejad, MScPT, a registered pelvic health physiotherapist in British Columbia, Canada. Renova combines Pleasure Path, a paced step-by-step course, with a private member community and live Q&A sessions with Nasim. It is fully self-guided and can be followed from home in any country.
Do Any of These Symptoms Feel Familiar to You?
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Pain during intercourse, often felt as tightness or a sharp or burning sensation with initial insertion. This is commonly referred to as Dyspareunia.
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Trouble inserting a tampon, finger, menstrual cup or speculum during medical exams.
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Ongoing inability to have penetrative sex despite trying, often related to Primary Vaginismus.
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The pelvic floor muscles clench and resist penetration, often described as a feeling of “hitting a wall.” These contractions are not voluntary and can be very hard to relax; a common characteristic of Vaginismus.
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Persistent pain in the vulva or vestibule during or after intimacy, once medical causes such as infections, skin conditions, or hormonal changes have been ruled out. This condition is known as Vulvodynia.
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Dread, anxiety or panic before intimacy, frequently tied to Vaginismus, sexual trauma or past painful experiences.
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Difficulty with gynecological exams or tampon insertion, often due to a combination of factors, including overactive and hypertonic pelvic floor muscles and nerve sensitivity.
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Lingering soreness or irritation even after sex ends, sometimes linked to Vulvodynia or pelvic floor dysfunction.
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Persistent pelvic floor overactivity that is not under conscious control can contribute to Vaginismus and persistent pelvic pain.
Conditions Renova Is Designed For
Dyspareunia (painful sex)
Pain before, during or after intercourse. Renova helps you understand where the pain comes from and how to reduce it.
Read the Dyspareunia guide
Vaginismus
Involuntary tightening of the pelvic floor muscles that makes penetration painful or impossible. Renova follows a gradual, desensitizing approach that respects your pace.
Read the Vaginismus guide
Vulvodynia
Chronic burning, stinging or rawness in the vulva. Renova addresses muscle tension, sensitivity and the nervous system together.
Read the Vulvodynia guide
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Overactive or poorly coordinated pelvic floor muscles that contribute to pain during sex, insertion or daily life.
Read the Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Guide
How Renova Works
A clear, paced path designed by a pelvic health physiotherapist.
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Step 1
Understand your body
Start with clear education on your anatomy and why pain happens. Understanding comes before exercises.
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Step 2
Follow a paced protocol
Pleasure Path modules unlock over time, the way a physiotherapist would progress treatment.
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Step 3
Practise at home, in private
Guided exercises you can do alone, on your own schedule, with no hands-on appointments.
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Step 4
Get support when you need it
Ask questions in the private community and bring them to live Q&A sessions with Nasim.
Nasim Delfaninejad
Founder & Licensed Physiotherapist, Certified In Intrapelvic Health - Advanced Training In Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Nasim earned the title of Valedictorian, graduating from Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia, in 2016. With a background in physiotherapy management of Orthopedic and Women’s Health conditions, Nasim has honed her skills and gained extensive experience through practice and advanced training across three continents. This global perspective has enriched her expertise in Pelvic Health, fueled by her personal journey in search of solutions for chronic pelvic pain.
Committed to staying at the forefront of Pelvic Health, Nasim advocates for addressing the root cause of symptoms with a holistic, whole-body approach.
Emphasizing the power of education, she guides her patients in understanding the reasons behind their symptoms. Nasim's ultimate goal is to facilitate her patients reconnecting with their bodies, overcoming symptoms, and empowering them to feel stronger and more in control.
Qualifications & Advanced Training
Graduated from Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Summa Cum Laude, Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia.
Level I: The Physical Therapy Approach to Anyone Experiencing Urinary Incontinence
Level II: Treatment of Pelvic Pain Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Level III: Biopsychosocial Reframed: Clinical Skills for Treating Pain
Pelvic Muscle Therapy & Sex
Pleasure & Treatment of Vulvar Pain
Trauma-Informed Care
Memberships & Achievements
Registered Physiotherapist, College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia
Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Member of the CPA Women’s Health Division
Member of the Physiotherapy Association of BC
Not Sure Where to Start?
Every woman's path to healing is different. Take our free quiz to see whether in-person care with Nasim, the online Renova program, or a combination of both is right for you.
