Ever since I got my period around age 13, I knew I was different. Tampons were just a disappointment every time I tried. I would get flustered to the point where I would feel light-headed just from attempts to insert them. I would even try...
Menopause marks the end of the woman's reproductive ability.Menopause it is a natural process of aging, and is defined as 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. The average age of menopause is 51, but it can occur anywhere between the ages of 40 and...
Are There Medications For Vaginismus? We wish vaginismus had a specific magic pill for a cure -- Imagine the possibilities and the loud sigh of relief by the many women from around the globe who suffer from this devastating condition! But there is a vaginismus medication strategy...
Vaginismus is a psychosomatic pain disorder characterized by the inability, or great difficulty, with vaginal penetrations: finger, tampons, vaginal applicator, gynecologic examination, and sexual intercourse. Vaginismus is a vagina-in-panic. Overcoming vaginismus is the process of restoring vaginal function. Watch our short video, What is vaginismus?Although...
Not all bleeding/spotting with intercourse suggests a medical crisis. Common, everyday causes may include:Chafing irritation because of dryness/insufficient lubrication/prolonged thrusting. This would be a good reason to use vaginal lubrication!You have vaginismus or dyspareunia — your vagina is tight (nervous) and thus diminished in diameter because of clenching, thus...
If you do an Internet search about this topic, you will find plenty of warnings against sports and exercising for they 'contribute to or cause vaginismus.'These warnings are FALSE, and do a tremendous disservice to the psyche of the woman who is already feeling broken...
Edited on July 3, 2018A 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...
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...
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...
Menopausal (secondary) vaginismus is characterized by the gradual onset of penetration difficulty after having enjoyed many years of normal, pain-free vaginal function.Diagnosing Secondary Vaginismus Lisa, a 60 years old professional lady in a happy marriage for the past 30 years, arrived for her appointment quite distraught:...