Edited on July 3, 2018 A 20-something patient arrived at the office today and told us that she has not been having intercourse for over 8 months now. One of her concerns was whether she will be able to have pain-free sex when she resumes having intercourse. In other words, does the vagina operate under […]
We are delighted to share Emily’s story, who so candidly shared her past struggles with vaginismus, and the unfortunate lack of support and misguidance from her Christian community. Emily was cured by us in 2015, and has since become an advocate for this cause. Please read and share to enlighten as many people as possible. […]
A common question women ask is whether our treatment is suitable for women who do not have a partner, and if the cure will ‘hold’ until they find someone to have intercourse with. Our answers: Yes, our treatment is suitable for the partnered and the single woman; Vaginismus is about the woman’s relationship with her […]
A fascinating article just crossed our desk, titled Do I Have to Have Sex With My Spouse? Two Medieval Answers that is worth reading. It described Marital Debt, “the religious obligation of both spouses to have sex with each other on demand,” including when, where and how to have intercourse. It also alludes to unconsummated marriages, […]
Patients often suggest that we pull out a mirror during vaginismus treatment so they can see how to enter their vagina. When asked why they need a mirror, they will say that It has to do with control; Because they doubt their knowledge otherwise; Because seeing is reassuring; Because if it hurts it has to […]
Any suggestions for how to relax the vagina before I use the dilators for my vaginismus treatment? This is a common question that is being raised time and again because anxiety is always a component of the condition. To be more specific, vaginismus is a psychosomatic condition, a body-mind phenomenon that involved the worry/fear of penetration with […]
There are different causes for vaginal dryness, such as insufficient hydration (drinking), certain medications, over washing, low estrogen, sitting in treated/chlorinated water, etc. For those of us who live in cold climates, the onset of winter brings another cause: the heating system, which typically circulates very dry air (below 35-40% humidity). You would know this […]
Three typical questions often raised by women with vaginismus: Can I get pregnant if I have vaginismus? Can I give birth if I have vaginismus? Will vaginal birth cure my vaginismus? These are excellent questions! Let’s review them one by one: There is a basic perception that pregnancy can only happen with a ‘penis in […]
The following email was received today from a former patient: Greetings, WTC! I am so thrilled to write to you tonight sharing that my husband and I have now been healed from vaginismus for TWO YEARS!! To be honest with you all, the first year and some change was not exactly the easiest nor most […]
Pelvic floor muscles would go into spasm because of an injury, an orthopedic or a neurological issue, after surgery, childbirth, and certain medical conditions. Treatment is available through acceptable medical intervention that is readily available. And then there is the psychosomatic pelvic floor muscle tightening, a reactionary phenomenon to vaginal penetration, that is what primary […]
