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  • | Tara Langdale

    Why is my vagina sore after sex? Vulvar Vestibulitis could be the problem…

      Vulvar vestibulitis (also known as provoked vestibulodynia) is the most common reason for superficial pain in the vaginal opening (the vestibule) when penetration is attempted. Sexual intercourse can be painful, as can inserting tampons or gynecological examinations. You may have a sore vagina ... View Post
  • | Brett Farrow

    Why Does Sex Hurt After a Baby and What Can You Do?

    There are many things pregnant women anticipate as being problematic after childbirth. Sleepless nights, hormonal fluctuations and major changes to physique are the usual. However, there is one potential issue that is commonly overlooked: painful sex (dyspareunia). Does sex hurt after a baby? Unf... View Post
  • | Tara Langdale

    Why Does My Vagina Hurt After Sex?

    There may be an underlying medical issue that is interfering with your sexual experiences. Dyspareunia is a term describing painful intercourse, where constant genital pain occurs before, during, or after sexual intercourse  View Post
  • | Tara Langdale

    Why Don’t ALL Doctors Tell Women About Pelvic Floor Therapy?

    Pelvic floor issues are becoming increasingly common in modern times. According to a national survey, nearly a quarter of American women have a pelvic floor disorder these days, so you would think that Doctors would be quick to mention pelvic floor therapy… however, it doesn’t seem to be the case... View Post
  • | Caroline Knight

    Why Does Sex Hurt Me? 4 Possible Dyspareunia Causes

    No woman wants to have to ask this question, but sadly it’s a very common one. Why does sex hurt? It should be a pleasurable and connective experience, but if anything is going to get in the way of that, it’s pain (or fear). The question of why sex hurts may have a range of possible answers. Dysp... View Post
  • | Caroline Knight

    Sex Hurts My Vagina: What’s Going On?

      Why does sex hurt my vagina? Unfortunately the answer to this question may not be straightforward, but we are here to help you pinpoint the cause. If you’re wondering why sex hurts your vagina, it’s likely that you have not yet discovered an imbalance somewhere in your body, or perhaps even in ... View Post
  • | Tara Langdale

    Sex hurt me, and this is how VuVa Dilators changed that

    An uplifting testimonial written by one of our wonderful customers. Sex is possible, VuVa can help.   Have you ever noticed in movies or in your favorite TV show that at the start of any sex scene, the woman is ready to go in 3 seconds or less? There’s very little foreplay. She’s hungry for it an... View Post
  • | Tara Langdale

    The Definition of Pelvic Pain: Is it just endometriosis?

    Pelvic pain is an uncomfortable reality for countless women. Because it is often difficult to pinpoint the cause, it leaves many wondering where to start when it comes to fixing it. In fact, pelvic pain has a wide range of potential causes, meaning that diagnosis is the first challenge to overcom... View Post

VuVa Podcast

Tara Langdale-Schmidt is no stranger to pain. After all, she endured 11 surgeries for endometriosis starting at a young age. But when sex became impossible for her and her then-fiancé, and doctors were flummoxed, Langdale-Schmidt knew she had to take matters into her own hands. Her mother’s treatment for fibromyalgia sparked an idea when Langdale-Schmidt was finally diagnosed with vulvodynia, a painful condition involving the vulva, and magnetic dilators shaped like a vibrator were the answer to her prayers. Find out how she tested her product and took it to market on this episode of SheVentures.