Category Archives: Social Networking

Anxiety and Vaginismus

I need to catch up emotionally to where I am physically (a quote heard frequently from post procedure patients). A series of posts on the Forum clearly show that although vaginismus patients make great strides when visiting for treatment, there is … Continue reading

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Disgust with intercourse

I am following a 23 year old with a seven year history of severe vaginismus who was sexually molested at the age of 15. She had numerous attempted treatments to overcome her vaginismus that included physical therapy with biofeedback, Kegels, … Continue reading

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Vaginismus-A Man’s Perspective

Over the years, I have been impressed with the amazing support men are capable of giving their loved ones who struggle with vaginismus. I also feel that it is also important to acknowledge that the impact of vaginismus on the … Continue reading

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Transitioning to intercourse: Communication and Control

When the moment arrives Control issues are so important when attempting to transition from dilators to intercourse. This is an overwhelming moment for most vaginismus patients, a moment in time that is feared. For the vaginismus sufferer, it is monumental … Continue reading

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Is it Vulvodynia or Vaginismus?

When a woman goes to her doctor for sexual pain or the inability to have any form of penetration, they are often diagnosed with vulvodynia and not vaginismus. This is such an important subject that I would like to share … Continue reading

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The VaginismusMD Support System

I am forever grateful for the support system that has developed through VaginismusMD and our Forum. What is a Support System? A support System is a network of personal or professional contacts available to a person or organization for practical … Continue reading

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Are you missing out on the support that is so valuable?

The following email was sent out to women who either inquired about vaginismus treatment or who were one of our many patients who have been treated. More than 400 women have requested information. Currently, as of July 2012, more than … Continue reading

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I Have A Dream – Part II

Our VaginismusMD Forum Moderator, Heather, sent me the following in response to my blog “I Have A Dream” that was published on Tuesday, July 31st, 2012, which I would like to share with you. Heather, thank you so much for … Continue reading

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What Happens When the Botox Wears Off?

A patient recently wrote that intercourse was going well three months after her treatment but was nervous about what would happen when the Botox effect was gone. On top of this she was graduating and leaving to go home to … Continue reading

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Blog Are you Missing Out by not joining the VaginismusMD Forum?

If you are not actively engaged in the VaginismusMD Forum there is a great deal you will be missing. The following topics were posted on May 6 and May 7, 2012 Posted by Heather34, our VaginismusMD Forum Moderator Category: Success … Continue reading

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