Experiences of pain in sexual and reproductive health procedures
Think tank: PolicyWISE
Author(s): Carrie Purcell; Mari Greenfield
July 3, 2025
This report from UK think tank PolicyWISE looks at different policy approaches that affect sexual and reproductive health procedures across the four nations of the UK.
This quick-read policy brief from PolicyWISE presents the experiences of women who have experienced pain during sexual and reproductive health encounters. It highlights different policy approaches that affect the issue across the four nations of the UK and highlights key issues related to the ongoing issue of pain in sexual and reproductive healthcare. Key recommendations are offered to address the issue across national policy and health boards.