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Mindfulness based approach to the treatment of women with sexual pain
There is an excellent new article in the Sexual and Relationship Therapy Journal (footnote 1), titled “An integrated mindfulness-based approach to the treatment of women with sexual pain and anxiety: promoting autonomy and mind/body connection”. The author, Talli Y. Rosenbaum, … Continue reading
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
Dilators and Airport Security for our Vaginismus Patients
Part of the Botox treatment program for vaginismus is progressive dilation under anesthesia. After treatment, patients are counseled on proper dilation and a dilation schedule to follow post treatment. Dilation is a very important part of the treatment program. Every … Continue reading
The Importance of Family Support for the Vaginismus Sufferer
Many of the women that come into our practice suffering from vaginismus have the loving support of their family and friends. Our patients are always encouraged to come for their Botox treatment with their husband or significant partner. If the … 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
Why the Stories are so Important
Women who suffer from vaginismus feel alone, isolated, broken, desperate and depressed. While each of these women is unique, their stories share similar themes. They are in unconsummated relationships on the verge of unraveling. They are unable to bear children. … Continue reading
The Role of Anxiety in the Vaginismus Sufferer
Anxiety is a very important factor in vaginismus sufferers. Though pain scores to penetration are generally emphasized, reduction of anxiety is a key factor to achieving one’s goals. Anxiety in women suffering from vaginismus is usually very high. Because each … Continue reading
Is Biofeedback Helpful to Vaginismus Sufferers
Biofeedback teaches patients how to lessen pelvic floor tension. It can be valuable in the less severe patients with vaginismus, but requires a probe in the pelvic area that may make the more severe cases of vaginismus uncomfortable. Therefore, it … Continue reading
Vaginismus: The Unspoken Truth
Vaginismus is a condition of sexual pain that affects about 1-7% of the world population, yet few health care professionals are familiar with this. It is the most common reason for unconsummated marriages. Women are loath to discuss this with … Continue reading