For any of you who don't know what that is, here you go: Vaginismus is a condition that can make sexual intercourse, gynecological exams and even tampon insertion painful, if not impossible. The condition occurs when inserting an object such as a tampon, penis or speculum into the vagina. So I'm scared but yet soo excited for this upcoming journey!This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...Vaginismus is as much an emotional and mental challenge as a physical one. Even if you can physically push through pain or major discomfort, you are setting yourself back in the long run. You have to take the time to slowly work up to each dialator size. If you force something in yourself through the pain, it just reinforces in your mind that ...2. hhbbhh13. • 5 yr. ago. It took me a while to get used to tampons but I did get used to them before I started vaginismus treatment & dilators. I use them with no pain at all now but it is for sure a good first step to start getting comfortable with the idea of inserting something and leaving it in. I would definitely start with the smallest ...Yes, in theory. In practice, it'll be there until I get a new phone, and then be batch transferred to my new one with everything else I've never been able to find. These vulvas will be with me forever now. Try going into the Files app, if not, there is a arrow/download button on your Safair/Google.This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...Vagisnismus is expensive. Vent. I just need a place to vent right now. In July I completed my evaluation appointment and in August my first actual pt appointment and things were going well. At my next scheduled appointment my PT decided that it was time to start dilators. Which I was so enthusiastic about, until I had huge surprise sprung on me ...Support/Advice. Hi! I (21F) come from a very conservative Indian household, and they, namely my mother, have never allowed me to visit an OBGYN because it is "unnecessary." They are under the impression that I am not sexually active even though I am. Every time I have sex it is incredibly painful, and I want to visit an OBGYN for help so that I ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...Vaginismus doesn't have to be caused by anything conscious, and doesn't have to have a reason for developing. As others have said, despite it falling into the category of neurological conditions, physical therapy is crucial to treatment as vaginismus does cause a physical issue.This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing … Feeling guilty and embarrassed. I’m mostly a lesbian— I say mostly because recently I was in the trenches and met a guy that was incredibly sweet and so I thought to myself “hmm I’ve had sex with cis men before, I’m kinda down.”. We both are visiting family for the holidays so we got a hotel room. I was p wet and 3 fingers fit etc ... A successful Pap Smear. Today I completed my very first pap smear. I had attempted one almost two years ago now and the pain was so bad I had to ask the doctor to stop. That was when I decided to accept that I had a problem (and in turn, discovered I suffered from vaginismus). It took me a while (maybe a year) to take action, but I am happy to ...I remember freaking out when I learned the 8-week scan was going to be transvaginal — especially since I had to get it done at a different doctor's office. But my OB is the bomb, and she is the same person I had been seeing for my vaginismus pre-pregnancy; so she just stuck a note in my file telling the doctors to do an abdominal ultrasound, and told me to make sure my bladder was full ...Been with my boyfriend for 3 years now and haven't been able to have sex in 2 years. I've recently started using dialators and just managed to get my first psychosexual therapy …I have been unable to treat my vaginismus for the last 20 years, and I want to try Botox - it's my last resort. I'm seeking treatment in Canada - I have called so many places (private clinics, plastic surgeons) but no one has ever heard of it.I made a post a few months back about my experience with vaginismus shortly (9 weeks postpartum) after giving birth: Experience With Vaginismus Post-Birth I'm now a little over 9 months postpartum. I confirmed that the pain that I felt the first few times I had sex postpartum was caused by micro-tears as that pain completely went away shortly after …Triumphant use of first dilator! Today was my first day using dilators! My first physical therapy session last week went really well, and my second physical therapy session today also went well. My first set of Intimate Rose dilators came in today and I'll be honest, I was scared as hell. I tried to get the first one in with lots of lubricant ...I have recently seen a few posts about vaginismus caused by VCUG trauma. I think it's very important to talk about sexual trauma caused by barbaric exams and treatments in childhood so I want to share my story and encourage other survivors to talk about this. As a child I had labial fusion/labial adhesions - basically my vaginal opening kept ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...Vaginismus is an involuntary tensing of the vagina that causes pain. I think from what you described with pain during a pap smear you may have vaginismus because you described it as painful. If you can, schedule an appointment with a gynaecologist and ask them about the possibility of having vaginismus.Abstract. Vaginismus is defined as recurrent or persistent involuntary spasm of the musculature of the outer third of the vagina, which interferes with coitus and causes distress and interpersonal difficulty. In this report, we describe the successful treatment of vaginismus in a 25-year-old lady based on a model proposed by Keith Hawton.This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...Reddit has raised a new funding round, totaling $250 million. This is the company’s Series E round of financing, and it comes hot on the heels of renewed public attention on the si...I have vaginismus and it now just feels like my boyfriend doesn't have any physical attraction towards me. OtherwiseAnxiety200 Telling someone you have vaginismusAug 13, 2018 ... If you're not aware of what vaginismus is ... Reddit · reReddit: Top posts of August 13, 2018 ... Reddit · reReddit: Top posts of August 2018&nbs...I'm new to the reddit too but I've been struggling with vaginismus for quite a while now so hopefully I can be of some assistance. As far as treatment goes, physical therapy is a game changer. Definitely recommend that as a first step because they really know what they're doing and can help you make the right treatment decisions.This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...A lot of people (including Doctors) use these terms somewhat interchangeably.. it's interesting that your Doctor is making a distinction. Usually it's that vaginismus (involuntary muscle spasms in anticipation of penetration) can be caused by any variety of issues that make or previously have made penetration painful .. one of which issues is very often a hypertonic pelvic floor. But it ...Yes, in theory. In practice, it'll be there until I get a new phone, and then be batch transferred to my new one with everything else I've never been able to find. These vulvas will be with me forever now. Try going into the Files app, if not, there is a arrow/download button on your Safair/Google.As the title suggests I'm looking for books where the FMC has vaginismus or some kind of similar problems with penetration. I myself struggle with vaginismus, so I would be nice to read about it. I'm not very picky with my books. I read most things and trops - …Tried CBD suppositories. After struggling for 2 months with the intimate Rose size 4 dilator, I decided to try Foria Relief melts based on positive reviews. They WORK! Easily inserted the size 4 dilator, and the melts were easy to use, plus they smell like chocolate. I know it doesn't work for everyone, but I'm curious about your experiences.Written by Sara Lindberg; edited by Samantha Crozier. Mar 12, 2020, 10:12 AM PDT. Vaginismus can lead to painful sex for women. fizkes/Shutterstock. One of the …I started hating sex because of it. It affected my relationship. You need to investigate if there could be a deeper cause like endometriosis, because it hugely underdiagnosed. I discovered I developed vaginismus due to deep endometriosis. I've had a succesful operation but the vaginismus stayed, because your body has a memory. Vaginismus. This might be TMI. Apparently this is not a common thing, so my first thought was that maybe it has to do with my autism. I have always struggled with sensory issues and all my life I never understood sex and sexuality. From ages 15 to 21, I identified as asexual. I’ll be 23 in 3 months. This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...As the title suggests I'm looking for books where the FMC has vaginismus or some kind of similar problems with penetration. I myself struggle with vaginismus, so I would be nice to read about it. I'm not very picky with my books. I read most things and trops - …This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...I was never diagnosed with vaginismus, but I do think I have it. I've been using a menstrual cup for about 3 years now, and I have to say it definitely helps me practice relaxing my muscles so that I can insert/remove it. You'll most definitely want to be comfortable with inserting at least two fingers to assist with removal and insertion ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...6. Take sexual activity very slowly. Women with vaginismus need to be patient and try treatment options before jumping into sexual intercourse. If you try to become sexually active right away, you may experience pain or discomfort, and this sets you up for a cycle of pain and anxiety that worsens vaginismus.We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing with the pain personally. This subreddit is for those who suffer or have ...Vaginismus is an involuntary tensing of the vagina that causes pain. I think from what you described with pain during a pap smear you may have vaginismus because you described it as painful. If you can, schedule an appointment with a gynaecologist and ask them about the possibility of having vaginismus.This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...I usually tell my partner beforehand about my limitations and send them a little wiki page on vaginismus so they can understand it’s a medical condition. If they don’t understand then they don’t deserve to sleep with you anyway. It can be emotionally exhausting to have to have the conversation before initiating, but it takes away some ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...A bit of a back story: I was diagnosed with vaginismus on October 31 2016. I went to a gynea because I was becoming increasingly frustrated at not being able to have sex with my long term boyfriend. I was hoping he'd prescribe a numbing cream so I could experience sex at least one time, but alas, life isn't so easy.Oct 11, 2023 · Oct. 11, 2023 2 min read. By Attia @ Planned Parenthood. Vaginismus is a condition where the muscles around your vagina spontaneously tighten, making any kind of contact or touch inside of your vagina feel extremely uncomfortable or even painful. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing with the pain personally. This subreddit is for those who suffer or have ...My [30/m] gf [26/f] has Vaginismus that is ruining my relationship. I ll probably get downvoted for this but I need advice if anyone's relationship took a downward turn due to Vaginismus and how the guys took care of it. A little background, in my year long relationship of long distance, me and my gf have had sex less than 5 times.Ex husband (who left because of Vaginismus) has a new girlfriend. partner. We were together for 14 years, married for 6. Out of the blue he left me saying he can't deal with my Vaginismus (while I started to actively treat it after having more time with a new job). Also refused counselling.Biofeedback is something that you can do with a PT : it teaches you how to control the muscles of your vag, so that you can tighten or relax them on command. So very useful when you need to know how to relax your vag for piv (or else) !! The only thing is that you need to be able to have a sound in your vag (it was the size of a medium/small ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...Vaginismus is a sensitive medical condition that impacts everyone in different ways. If someone is asking a question to learn more (or sharing a personal experience), we encourage compassionate responses to reach a better understanding.Vaginismus is believed to be one of the more common sexual issues a woman may experience (Spector & Carey, 1990). The condition occurs in about 1-6% of women (van Lankveld, Granot, Weijmar Schultz ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...Apr 18, 2023 ... ... like yours to real-life questions are one of the reasons I still stick around on reddit any more. More power to you! Reply reply. Share.Edit: Cheat sheet for vaginismus: The most helpful things for me were switching lubes, working through "Heal Pelvic Pain" by Amy Stein with my pelvic floor physiotherapist and using a tapered anal vibrator as a vaginal dilator, once I had worked up to its size using this guide. The best lube is plain, water-based and free from glycol (sometimes ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing …I worked through vaginismus before we started trying for a baby! But, I'm currently 34 weeks pregnant and hoping for a smooth vaginal delivery! I dilated around 5 times a week for months until we could start having PIV! Since then, I've been able to get a Pap smear, transvaginal ultrasound, pelvic exam, etc! With the history of vaginismus, it’s better to keep pain from coming back to the area and triggering the vaginismus to relapse. Really you have to weigh the pros and cons of each method of delivery. A c-section certainly comes with a lot of recovery but so does vaginal delivery due to tearing and pelvic floor damage. YES IT IS WORTH IT. I spent 2 years doing no dialators with no improvement and then fixed my vaginismus in like 2 months of going to pt. This and mental health therapy were the keys. It is wild how helpful pelvic floor PT is. I kick myself for waiting so long…. If money is an issue I would honestly at least do a couple of sessions (3-5) with ...View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. trying to conceive with vaginismus . Hi everyone, I guess I just want some advice and maybe some words of encouragement. ... we are taking help for my vaginismus, but it is a loong loong way to any results, and we don't think waiting that long makes sense to start trying. I ...A cautionary note - a lot of pelvic floor yoga can focus on strengthening the pelvic floor. This is often unhelpful to vaginismus sufferers, who have hypertonic (overly tight) pelvic floor videos. If you do go down this route look for routines that help with pelvic floor relaxation. Two poses that have been good for me are child's pose (wide ...Break up / vaginismus. Hi everyone, seeking a little support for a broken heart. I have been seeing this guy since 7 months, and ended things a few days ago. When we first started seeing each other, I wasn't very serious at the beginning and he was, eventually we started dating exclusively after 3 months. From the beginning onwards, our sex ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about …This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing …3. dropsinariver. • 2 yr. ago. I couldn't do a pap smear at first. It was a pretty terrible experience. After some practice (before I got my dilators, but used fingers, etc) and a diagnosis, I did get a pap! I talked to my doctor about my concerns, and she made sure to get a child size speculum and used a lot of lube.This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...Vaginismus is a condition in which involuntary muscle spasm interferes with vaginal intercourse or other penetration of the vagina. [2] . This often results in pain with …Primary Vaginismus - refers to the experience of vaginismus with 'first-time' intercourse or tampon insertion attempts. Secondary Vaginismus - refers to the experience of vaginismus experienced later in life, after having had pain-free sex. This is the more common of the two, especially after childbirth or menopause.This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...Talking about my journey with vaginismus. Hey everyone. I struggled with vaginismus for about 6 months last year before I was finally able to have PIV. Things aren’t perfect but I’m definitely much better. I came from a religious background in the era where purity culture was rampant, which I think partially fed into having this disorder.Failed pap smear. I went for my first smear test at 28 yesterday. The nurse at my new GP practice is really lovely, really gentle. She prescribed oestrogen cream for three weeks before the smear, and I was allowed to take my fiancé in with me. She blocked out two appointments so we had plenty of time, used the 'virgin' speculum, was really ...Summary. Vaginismus is a condition involving a muscle spasm in the pelvic floor muscles. The term vaginismus is less commonly used alone. Instead, the DSM-5 classifies the condition under...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...Oct 30, 2023 ... It's possible. We still have to dilate or have piv sex consistently even after the “cute”. When I don't have sex with my partner or dilate for ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...
I'm sorry you had this experience- I promise you that there are gynecologists out there who have a more informed and compassionate approach to vaginismus. Finding them is another story... what if you were to call local private practice pelvic PTs to ask what gynecologists refer to them the most frequently? These would be your people.. Youpo video
Had PIV for the first time…. I don’t really feel much excitement or anything for that matter. I hooked up with a guy and before going to his house I told him about my issue. He had like a classic reaction of “don’t worry about it, it won’t be an issue with me” attitude, which made me feel eh. Honestly I don’t even know why I went ... We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing with the pain personally. This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ... I usually tell my partner beforehand about my limitations and send them a little wiki page on vaginismus so they can understand it's a medical condition. If they don't understand then they don't deserve to sleep with you anyway. It can be emotionally exhausting to have to have the conversation before initiating, but it takes away some ...Vaginismus is the involuntary tightening of pelvic floor muscles that surround the vagina; this can make penetration very painful, if not impossible. It may prevent people from using tampons or...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...Just so you know, this condition and pelvic pain in general is actually way more common than you think. 1 in 5 people in North America alone have vaginismus or some other female pelvic disorder. Our society gives a lot of messaging about what's "natural" and what women are supposed to do but it's a crock of patriarchal bullshit most of ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...Are you looking for an effective way to boost traffic to your website? Look no further than Reddit.com. With millions of active users and countless communities, Reddit offers a uni...Definitely sounds like vaginismus! I was misdiagnosed by the first gyno I saw since she was able to perform a pap smear — it's entirely possible to tolerate certain levels of penetration while having vaginismus. 100% recommend getting multiple opinions!This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing …This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ...This subreddit is for those who suffer or have suffered from vaginismus. We are a community offering support, advice, laughs, and a haven when you need to talk about the struggles. . Partners and friends of vaginismus sufferers are welcome to join in the discussions, but please keep in mind this is first and foremost a place for those dealing ....