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The Connected Collective
A space to feel informed, supported and connected while navigating chronic pain. Explore free workbooks, expert insights and resources, all in one place.
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Blogs & Insights
Thoughtful guidance for living with chronic pain.
Explore compassionate, practical articles about pain, bodies, relationships, intimacy and feeling more informed in your choices.
Bodies & Pain
The first time I did breathwork, I vomited all over the jungle…
Elizabeth Jamieson shares her personal experience of chronic pain, discovering breathwork, and learning to reconnect with her body.
Bodies & Pain
When Sex Hurts: What I Want Women to Know
Sexual pain is a health issue — and it deserves care, time, and proper attention. Dr Kahverry Rajeswaran shares what she wants women to know.
Free Workbooks
Private reflection tools, freely available.
Download April’s existing workbooks at no cost. Use them at your own pace, revisit them whenever you need, and take only what feels useful.
From Roommates to Lovers
If your relationship feels more like you’re sharing a Netflix account than sharing a bed, this guide is your nudge back to the spark.
PDF workbook (2.9 MB)
Build Your Sexual Template
A step-by-step guide to understanding what you really want and need in sex, intimacy and connection — without shame, pressure or pretending.
Fillable PDF workbook (2.6 MB)
7 Days to Embrace Your Body and Mind
A seven-day guide to reconnecting with your body, mind and emotions through grounding, awareness, compassion, strengths, joy and a personal self-love plan.
PDF workbook (3.1 MB)
Expert Content
Educational perspectives from trusted professionals.
Videos will bring clear professional context to chronic pain, wellbeing and the questions that can be difficult to navigate alone.
Pelvic Floor
Exploring the jaw / pelvic connection
Emily King
Somatic education & embodiment tools for holistically working with pelvic pain or sexual issues (especially penetration) through the jaw.
Meet the Experts
Specialist knowledge, clearly introduced.
This directory will introduce professionals whose verified expertise is relevant to chronic pain, with clear routes to learn more or contact them directly.
DR Kahverry Rajeswaran
GP & Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist
Psychosexual & relationship therapy
My work addresses sexual concerns including difficulties with desire, arousal, orgasm, and sexual pain.
Paula Chaplin
NHS nurse & Trainee Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist
Women’s health
NHS registered nurse with extensive experience supporting women’s health across all stages of life.
Emily King
Somatic sexologist, therapist and bodyworker
Somatic sexuality & intimacy
She merges holistic sexuality and intimacy education with Holistic Pelvic Care™ and Neuroaffective Touch™ to offer a radical, hands on approach to supporting sexual issues.
Elizabeth Jamieson
Certified breathwork facilitator and somatic therapy trainee
Breathwork & somatic therapy
Dedicated to helping women reconnect with their bodies through conscious, intentional breath. My work focuses on nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and embodied resilience.
Jessie Gretener
Sex Educator & Coach
Sex education & coaching
Jessie Gretener is a journalist turned sex educator and coach. She believes that people lead healthier and happier lives when they have the freedom to learn about, advocate for, and feel at home in their body.
April’s Favourites
Products April returns to and recommends.
Explore practical products for periods, pelvic health, intimate comfort and sexual wellbeing. These recommendations are informational and do not promise to treat or cure pain.
Ditto Cycle Supplement
A menstrual-cycle supplement containing a blend of nutrients. Review the product information and suitability guidance before use.
£10 off
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Ohnuts
A set of four soft, stackable rings designed to help users adjust penetration depth while retaining sensation.
Vaginal Microbiome Test
An at-home vaginal microbiome test kit. Follow the provider’s instructions and seek appropriate clinical advice for symptoms or results.
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