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Female Anxiety During Sex: Causes, Symptoms, and Overcoming Vaginismus

24 Apr 2026 Posted by Ditza Katz in Women's Health, Painful Sex (Dyspareunia), Sexual Dysfunction, Vaginismus Blog

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,...

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Vulvodynia vs Vaginismus

Vulvodynia vs Vaginismus – The Differences, Similarities & Treatment Options

01 Feb 2026 Posted by Ditza Katz in Women's Health, Painful Sex (Dyspareunia), Vaginismus Blog, Vulvodynia & Vulvar Vestibulitis

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...

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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...

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Navigating life with vaginismus

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...

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Understanding & Overcoming Secondary Vaginismus

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...

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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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Vaginismus, Fingering, and Masturbation

07 Jun 2022 Posted by Ditza Katz in Menopause & Painful Sex, Painful Sex (Dyspareunia), Sexual Dysfunction, Uncategorized, Vaginismus Blog

Vaginismus often affects a women's sexual being, from reluctance to engage to complete avoidance and sexual shutdown.  This is regrettable as the woman can still be sexually active and satisfied with non-penetrative sexual activities that stimulate her clitoris, including masturbation and fingering (when possible).  Read...

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