Tag Archives: pain with intercourse
Vaginismus and Infertility
Consummation or consummation of a marriage In many traditions and statutes of civil or religious law, consummation or consummation of a marriage is the first act of sexual intercourse between two people, either following their marriage to each other or … Continue reading
Success with Dilation Only: Patient from Australia
While it is always best to have an in-person exam and treatment, I do sometimes counsel via email and skype if I feel that the woman is a good candidate for the dilation only treatment. The following patient who was … Continue reading
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
David and Goliath
A Story About Vaginismus My wife Janet and I were cycling, enjoying the crisp cool New Hampshire air of an early morning ride. My mind began to wander as I thought of vaginismus as such a formidable powerful opponent. A few … Continue reading