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...
From a patient with primary vaginismus during her first gynecologic examination with us, looking at her vagina through an open speculum: "It is not what I envisioned it to be...
The patient was in her early 60s, menopausal, and has given up on sexual intimacy several years ago because of pain during intercourse. An Internet search for solutions brought her to us, and her treatment progressed smoothly, as expected. "I have been telling my menopausal girlfriends...
Aesthetics: A full 50-minute facial, which includes a double cleanse, exfoliation (selected on an individual basis to best suit each skin type), extractions, facial and décolleté massage, mask (selected on an individual basis to best suit each skin type), and moisturizer. Bonus: an in-depth skin...
Women's rights to ride a bicycle is not yet accepted in Afghanistan, and the courageous fight of a few pioneers caught the attention of Shannon Galpin, an activist and National Geographic Adventurer who has been working in Afghanistan trying to promote women’s rights since 2006. The...
We just posted a new video, chronicling the vaginismus journey of Ranae and Dan, who lived in an unconsummated marriage for 12 long years. They are offer an inside look at their painful life prior to finding a cure. Thank you, Ranae and Dan. We are...
The fear, or actual, loss of urinary control during sexual intercourse is a cause of concern for many women even though it may not happen at all. Why the worry about this urinary incontinence? The main contributing factor is the proximity of the urethra to the...
Heard the following from a patient: "I used to reflect on what time of day it was and who might be in the store at the same time because I was so embarrassed being seen buying sanitary pads...
As featured in The Washington Post (August 2014) Dr. Raul Artal, author of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' guidelines on exercising during pregnancy (2003), advises women to maintain their current level of training, saying that "Pregnancy should not be a state of confinement. Healthy...
In today's life, women have different choices for managing menstrual blood, including pads, tampons, or a menstrual cup. It is surely much simpler than ancient methods of stuffing cotton in the vagina, or sitting put for a few days until the bleeding stops. A common question...
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