Understanding Partial Success with Vaginismus Dilator Use Typical inquiries we receive about this very common situation of being able to use vaginismus dilators but unable to transition to penetrative sex: “I have done pelvic floor therapy in the past but I got stuck at the second to largest dilator and can’t seem to make further
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What is Vaginismus and Can Vaginismus Be Cured? Vaginismus, medically classified as a genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, is a condition when the muscles of the vaginal opening involuntarily contract thus making vaginal penetrations – finger, menstrual insertables (tampons), pelvic exam, vaginal ultrasound, sexual intercourse – painful or impossible. Watch our video for a more in-depth explanation, What
How to loosen a tight vagina – a complex question with many answers. Vaginal tightness is experienced by many women yet not in the same way. For some, it is a ‘feeling of tightness’ yet a medical examination will be normal, while for others it would present with actual physical limitations that can be substantiated
Do women feel pain during sex? The experience of pain during sex, also known as dyspareunia, is widely experienced by women throughout their lifetime for various reasons that we will discuss in this post. Note that by saying ‘sex,’ we speak about vaginal intercourse, or penetrative sex, or PIV (penis-in-vagina), and will use these terms
Painful sex during menopause is experienced by 17-45% of postmenopausal women. Menopause is a biological process signifying the end of a woman’s fertility and menstruation. Menopause starts in different ways: Naturally, as the woman ages into it, or Surgically, if the ovaries are removed surgically (oophorectomy); or Medically, as an outcome of cancer treatment such
What Causes Vaginismus? Vaginismus Physical Therapy is a treatment option for those suffering from the symptoms of vaginismus. Vaginismus, defined medically as genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, is characterized by the involuntary and instantaneous tightening of the muscles at the vaginal opening, which makes vaginal penetrations difficult or impossible. There are two types of vaginismus: primary vaginismus (always
You may be concerned about the sudden pain or sudden difficulty inserting tampons after being able to use them just fine beforehand. Let’s explore the different possible reasons and causes for such so you can better understand the situation and take needed action.
