How deep can and should the penis penetrate the vagina? What will the penis hit? Will sex hurt? Is it dangerous? What will the penis hit? These are common concerns of women as they begin to experience penetrative sex (intercourse); these questions and worries are there because the vagina is...
We are an Orthodox Jewish couple. When we first went to Women’s Therapy Center we were married for around a year and a half. The reason why we went was because my husband and I were having a challenging time having intercourse. Ever since we...
Recently reported by a patient: "My doctor suggested I use carrots to treat my primary vaginismus because they are cheaper than dilators and good for the vaginal skin...
Women with vaginismus will often not be able to use tampons because they are afraid to insert them, or they tried in the past and it 'got stuck' and scared them, or because they heard many scary stories about tampons and Toxic Shock Syndrome, or...
What can possibly be the connection, you may ask? Read on.The Gag reflex is an instinctual (reflex) closure of the back of the throat. Its purpose is to prevent choking as well as to prevent substances from going into the airways. It is a protective...
Vaginismus (vaginal penetration pain disorder) and vulvodynia/vulvar vestibulitis (irritation disorders) are often intertwined, making a differential diagnosis a daunting task for most medical professionals. The Q-tip test is a commonly-used diagnostic tool for these conditions: the clinician touches the vulva and vestibule in a clockwise...
Lubrication vs. moisturizer vs. vaginal Estrogen? These different vaginal preparations can be confusing, and women don't always know when to use which one. So, let's sort it out. Vaginal moisturizers are the parallel to body/hand lotion, which add moisture to a dry skin, typically by mimicking the chemical...
Spring brings with it a renewed energy for exercising, indoors or outdoors. Swimming, cycling, Zumba-ing, running, power walking, etc., -- all sporting activities should include proper genital care to prevent irritation. It would be a shame to forgo working out because of the fear of...
While nature created us suitable for copulation, there are times when size matters.She says: "He feels too big to fit inside my vagina. When we try, I feel that I am being torn, and the vaginal opening will often bleed. Try as we may, he...
A piece of common treatment advice for women who struggle with vaginismus is to get sexually aroused for penetration training. What a misleading approach!The vagina is built to accommodate penetration without arousal: finger, tampon, gyno exam and vaginal ultrasound, dilator/dildo, even intercourse when the...