If you’re experiencing sexual pain (or pain when you have sex), you may benefit from the informative articles Dr. Ditza Katz provides.
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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Why Women with Vaginismus Use Clitoral Vibrators for Vaginismus There is a fallacy that refuses to die: ‘real’ sex is defined by having vaginal penetration, as in sexual intercourse. What is ‘real’ sex? What is ‘sex?’ And what is the value of a sexual menu (watch this video!) if nothing counts except penis-in-vagina? And, when
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Why Does My Vagina Feel Tight? Women often describe their vagina as feeling “too tight,” especially during sexual intimacy, medical exams, or even when trying to use a tampon, which leads them to worry whether there is something wrong ‘down there’ and that you must need vaginal stretching. A vagina may feel tight for different
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Women with vaginismus may experience significant pelvic pain and discomfort during sexual activity. The causes of vaginismus can be both physical and psychological. As we delve deeper into the topic, we will explore the various causes, symptoms, and potential treatments, including pelvic floor physical therapy, to help women overcome vaginismus and engage in sexual intercourse
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Understanding the Anatomy: What is the Urethra? And, can a penis go in a female’s urethra? The female urethra is a vital structure, serving as the final passageway for urine to exit the body. In other words, it is the ‘hose’ through which urine is passed out. Note: In males, the urethra also serves as
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Quick Answer: How a Husband Can Support His Wife with Vaginismus Vaginismus affects both partners emotionally and physically. The best way for a husband to help is through patience, reassurance, and learning about the condition together. Telehealth therapy with a vaginismus specialist can guide both partners through gradual, evidence-based steps toward pain-free intimacy and renewed
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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
