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 […]
Heard from a patient recently: “I really wanted to self-video using the dilators in order to show myself that I am doing it correctly, and to remind myself that I can do it. I need a visual reminder…” When asked to explain further, she said: “There are moments when I feel capable, and others when […]
Every woman will experience a vaginal yeast infection at least once in her lifetime. A common cause is taking antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis (BV), for an infection elsewhere in the body (respiratory, sinus, bronchitis, etc.), after surgery, etc. Antibiotics wipe out both, the bad AND the good bacteria that live in our gut and in […]
We are touched by the sincerity and intimate sharing of Jo’s story, recorded today with the hope to inspire others NOT to live with vaginismus but rather to seek help as soon as possible. To quote her: “I first met the doctors of the Women’s Therapy Center back in 2001 but I was not ready to […]
The female genitals give rise to different conditions that are expressed by pain, burning, and the feeling of being ‘swollen down there.’ Vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, and vaginismus are most certainly in this mix. Generally speaking, Vulvodynia refers to symptoms in the vulva, which is the area of the female genitalia when one separates the outer […]