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Botox for Vaginismus: Every Patient is Different
Recently, I treated 3 brave and amazing women. Each presented with different degrees of severity of their vaginismus and different levels of anxiety. Each woman was treated with Botox for vaginismus plus progressive dilation under anesthesia. One of my treated patients … Continue reading
It is a Journey – Not a Sprint
Dr. Pacik writes: “When three patients are treated the same day, we start with different degrees of severity of the vaginismus and different levels of anxiety. Each then follows along a different course. Some sail through with the large dilators, … Continue reading
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
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
Having Fun with Dilating Before Intercourse
I have spoken to my patients many times about the importance of dilating with the larger dilators before intercourse. Some of my patients are using vibrators to help them relax while dilating and this has helped them with success transitioning … Continue reading
Transitioning to Intercourse and The Importance of Dilating
Many vaginismus sufferers have had years of failed therapy and relationships that did not work out. For the vaginismus sufferer who discovered her condition on her honeymoon, vaginismus has caused a lot of anguish and heartbreak and the marriage is … Continue reading
Dilation and Keeping a Daily Log after your Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
Previous Penetration is like “Hitting a Wall” – Waking Up with a Dilator “Flips a Switch!” For most of my treated vaginismus patients, waking up from anesthesia with a large dilator in place is monumental. A lot of my patients … Continue reading