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Stretching Your Vagina: A Guide to Vaginal Dilators & The Effects On Your Vagina

20 Sep 2025 Posted by Ditza Katz in Women's Health, Painful Sex (Dyspareunia), Vaginismus Blog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiM2IzSwmkE Quick Answer: What Are Vaginal Dilators and How Do They Help? Vaginal dilators are smooth, tube-shaped tools used to gently retrain the vaginal muscles to relax and allow comfortable penetration. They help women overcome vaginismus, restore flexibility after menopause or surgery, and relieve painful sex by...

Natural Treatments for Vaginal Dryness

03 Apr 2024 Posted by Ditza Katz in Uncategorized

Symptoms of Vaginal Dryness Vaginal dryness is a common condition that every woman will have experienced at least once at some point in her life.  In this article we will discuss the typical causes for vaginal dryness, provide natural treatments for vaginal dryness, and managing it. Common...

Navigating Life with Vaginismus

04 Aug 2023 Posted by Ditza Katz in Painful Sex (Dyspareunia), Vaginismus Blog

Vaginismus, as well as dyspareunia or painful intercourse, extend their impact beyond physical discomfort. They permeate daily life, affecting routine tasks and intimate relationships, necessitating comprehensive understanding, diligent management, and often, professional intervention.A 2016 study by Karadeniz Technical University in Turkey titled "Sociodemographic features, depression...

Understanding and Overcoming Secondary Vaginismus

04 Apr 2023 Posted by Ditza Katz in Vaginismus Blog, Menopause & Painful Sex, Painful Sex (Dyspareunia), Sexual Dysfunction, Women's Health

Vaginismus is a condition that affects many women and can have a significant impact on their sexual health and well-being.  Primary vaginismus refers to the condition always present when attempting vaginal penetration, while secondary vaginismus refers to its onset subsequent to being able to have pain-free...

Does Your Girlfriend or Partner Have Vaginismus? A Partner’s Guide to Vaginismus

01 Mar 2023 Posted by Ditza Katz in Vaginismus Blog, Painful Sex (Dyspareunia)

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The Limitations of Vaginismus Self-Treatment

16 Feb 2023 Posted by Ditza Katz in Vaginismus Blog

Vaginismus is a condition that causes significant distress for both women who experience it, and their partners. Vaginismus self-treatment is one option women often explore, and many are successful in curing their vaginismus, especially in mild cases.  Consider the following statement received from a couple with...

Vaginismus, Menstruation, and Menstrual Aids

19 Oct 2022 Posted by Ditza Katz in Uncategorized

Menstrual aids and their use can become complex when dealing with conditions like vaginismus. This condition, characterized by involuntary vaginal muscle spasms, can make using internal menstrual products a challenge. In this blog, we'll shed light on vaginismus, highlight various menstrual aids, and tackle common...