“I was never sexually abused.” “I didn't have a traumatic childhood.” “Nothing bad happened to me.” “So why do I have vaginismus?”There has always been a widespread perception that vaginismus is caused by a traumatic event, especially sexual abuse. Back in the 90s, when...
Companion IntroductionThe topic of sexuality after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment is often overlooked despite its profound impact on quality of life. Recently, Dr. Ross Lynn Tabisel and I had the opportunity to explore this important subject with Jill Frank, Co-Founder and CEO of My...
https://youtu.be/tw1dPn3myeE?si=-ABLQjxcb9DTjg3y Understanding the Roots of Female Anxiety During Sex Although sex is often used to describe vaginal intercourse, this term actually refers to anything that relates to sexual activity and sexual experiences, which is portrayed as something that should feel natural, spontaneous, and pleasurable.However, for many women,...
Reasons Why Women Bleeding During Sex Bleeding during or after sex can be distressing and has many possible causes, from minor irritation to conditions that need medical care. There are common reasons why women bleed during sex including friction or trauma, vaginal dryness, infections (such as...
Vulvodynia vs vaginismus: understanding the differences is essential for anyone experiencing persistent discomfort during intercourse or daily activities; while both conditions involve pelvic pain and can lead to dyspareunia, vulvodynia typically presents as chronic vulvar pain often without a clear physical cause, whereas vaginismus involves...
Can women with vaginismus have sex?Women with vaginismus struggle with sexual penetration: some cannot tolerate penetration at all, while others endure it but with pain and duress. The good news is that once vaginismus is fully resolved, women can have pain-free, comfortable, and enjoyable sex....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiM2IzSwmkEQuick 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...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqVHcNmRI_c What is the Urethra, and what is its Role in Intercourse? Can a penis enter the urethra? The female urethra is the tube that leads from the bladder to the urinary meatus, which is its terminal (external) sphincter. In other words, it is the ‘hose’ through...
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...
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...