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May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month
Each May, the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) brings individuals and communities together to raise awareness of pelvic pain and support those living with it. Together, we can build understanding, share educational resources, and help more people find care.
Your donation, no matter the amount, can help the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) fulfill its mission of improving access to care and providing BETTER HEALTHCARE FOR ALL WHO LIVE WITH CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN. Your support allows IPPS to continue developing educational resources, scholarships, and research grants to find treatments for chronic pelvic pain.
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2026 Campaign Archive Educational sessions & movement events · May–June 2026
Past events: The dates below are from the 2026 campaign and have passed. Times are shown as originally listed, in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Educational Events
International Perspectives on Female Bladder Pain and Endometriosis: A Case Study
May 3rd, 2026
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM EDT
Small Habits. Big Healing: Real Change through Sleep, Nourishment, Breath, Meditations, Movement and Gratitude
May 5th, 2026
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM EDT
Bowel Dysfunction – Make #2 Your #1 Priority
May 6th, 2026
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM EDT
Moving from Pain to Pleasure: Combining Mind-Body Approaches to Heal Sexual Pain & Dysfunction
May 12th, 2026
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM EDT
Beyond the Label: How to Identify and Become a True Pelvic Pain Specialist
May 19th, 2026
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM EDT
We are Better Together! New horizons for transdisciplinary approaches to Endometriosis
May 26th, 2026
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM EDT
Movement Events
5k Move Against Pelvic Pain
Registration ran through June 14th, 2026
Anytime
10k Move Against Pelvic Pain
Registration ran through June 14th, 2026
Anytime
10k Bike Against Pelvic Pain
Registration ran through June 14th, 2026
Anytime
20k Bike Against Pelvic Pain
Registration ran through June 14th, 2026
Anytime
Partner Acro Against Pelvic Pain
May 15th, 2026
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM EDT
Yoga Against Pelvic Pain
May 17th, 2026
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM EDT
Bollywood Dance Against Pelvic Pain
May 21st, 2026
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM EDT
Pilates Against Pelvic Pain
May 27th, 2026
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM EDT