The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and togetherness, but for those managing vaginismus, it can also present unique challenges. The decision-making process around whether to continue dilating during the holidays when your Great Aunt Ruth is around doesn’t have to be stressful. But maintaining a stress-free mindset is going to be key …
Vaginismus, your Great Aunt Ruth, and the Holidays Read More »
Vaginismus, a condition characterized by involuntary muscle contractions of the vaginal wall muscles, can be quite frustrating to manage. While the path to overcoming this condition is often characterized by determination and patience, something like a menstrual cycle can get in the way of this. One of the more frequent questions I get asked is …
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Vaginismus, a condition characterized by involuntary muscle contractions of the pelvic floor, is often shrouded in misconceptions and misunderstanding. These myths can perpetuate stigma and hinder those affected from seeking proper help and support. Let’s dismantle these misconceptions and shed light on the nuanced and multifaceted reality of vaginismus. Myth 1: Vaginismus is rare. Reality: …
For many women who face vaginismus, the challenges they encounter go far beyond their pelvic floor response. There is an unseen and often unacknowledged impact of vaginismus on the body, mind, and soul that can leave a woman feeling defeated beyond her understanding. The problem with our ‘typical’ approach Many women who experience vaginismus are …
The Unseen and Unacknowledged World of Vaginismus Read More »
I’ve said it myself and I hear my clients say it all the time “I’d be perfectly content to go the rest of my life without ever having sex again.” For those who’ve faced vaginismus or painful sex, this statement is all too relatable and understandable. Why would we want to participate in something that …
How To Restore Intimacy When You’re Okay with Never Having Sex Again Read More »
I have found that vaginismus, a condition characterized by involuntary vaginal muscle contractions, often follows a typical pattern for presentation. I’ve noticed a striking correlation between vaginismus and high-functioning women. They’re often goal-oriented, and achievement-driven. They like a good habit tracker and are often people-pleasers. They love a challenge, but also might experience some anxiety. …
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One of the hardest truths for me to believe about myself was that I am a sensual, sexual woman, and God sees this as good. But healing from this distorted view of my sexual design allowed me to progress in healing from vaginismus. Unfortunately ideas like purity culture have perpetuated the idea that sensuality is …
God designed you to be a sensual, sexual woman. And He said that it “was good” Read More »
Living in a world dominated by individual progression, accomplishments, daily routines and demands, distracts us from the basic art of feeling our feelings. But what if unlocking this basic emotional skill could hold the key to alleviating whole body tension and even triumphing over conditions like vaginismus? There is an intricate interplay between the nervous …
How Feeling Your Feelings can Fuel Your Vaginismus Recovery Read More »
There is an amazing and profound interplay between our body’s physical sensations, emotional responses, and vaginismus. Visceral afferents, often overlooked but crucial, serve as the messengers of this intricate relationship. By discreetly transmitting signals from our internal organs to our brain, they offer insight into a deeper understanding of emotions and the means to regulate …
The Amazing Link Between Your Body’s Signaling System, Your Emotions, & Vaginismus Read More »
Vaginismus, a condition characterized by involuntary pelvic floor muscle contractions, can be a challenging journey towards recovery. For those who’ve battled it for any length of time, we know there are periods of great and encouraging progress, but we’re also painfully aware of those inevitable regression periods. When setbacks arise, they create vulnerable moments of …
3 Ways to Handle a Set-Back in your Vaginismus Recovery Read More »
