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pelvic pain

July 26, 2019 | Tara Langdale

Magnetic Vaginal Dilators vs Nonmagnetic Dilators – Why are the magnets important?

Vaginal Dilators have been utilized in the plan of care for patients that suffer from pelvic pain conditions for decades. Unfortunately, this safe treatment with usually no side effects isn’t the first option presented to women who suffer from painful sex. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists (f... View Post
July 12, 2019 | Caroline Knight

How Common is Vaginismus According to Statistics?

Women with vaginismus often complain about feeling alone with the problem. It isn’t hard to imagine why that is, since there is unfortunately a lot of stigma and shame around discussing sexual conditions openly. For this reason, it is hard to be sure how common vaginismus really is. How many women are suffering in silence through embarrassment, or avoiding sex completely? So the question is: How common is vaginismus, really? View Post
June 21, 2019 | Caroline Knight

What Causes Dyspareunia? The 101 on Painful Sex

If sexual intercourse is a problem, you might be wondering what causes dyspareunia. The reasons are varied and often tied to other physical or psychological conditions...

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June 19, 2019 | Tara Langdale

What is Mycoplasma Genitalium and Could You Have it?

There are many sexually transmitted diseases out there, but some have slipped under the radar. Mycoplasma genitalium is one that you won't want to ignore...
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June 15, 2019 | Tara Langdale

Causes of Pelvic Pain: Have you heard of SIBO?

Causes of pelvic pain vary from STDs to cancer treatments, vaginal conditions and pelvic abnormalities. Yet SIBO is one cause you may not know about...
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May 25, 2019 | Caroline

Pudendal Neuralgia Symptoms and Causes

Pudendal neuralgia symptoms can be painful and worrying, so should be diagnosed quickly. Find out more about pudendal neuralgia, its symptoms and causes...

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May 22, 2019 | Tara Langdale

Cervical Cancer Survival and Your Sex Life

Cervical cancer does not need to be the end of your sex life. Read about common emotions and physical problems after cancer, and what you can do about them...
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May 17, 2019 | Tara Langdale

How Come Facebook Thinks Women’s Sexual Needs Are Inappropriate To Advertise? Via Swaay.com

By Jenny Block on Swayy.com Let’s start with a company called Pulse. In 2017, Founder and CEO Amy Buckalter launched Pulse, which offers personal lubricant and massage oil pods. Think Keurig for lubricant. Buckalter says that 50% to 75% of their Facebook ads have been rejected. She says there doesn’t seem to be a consistent … Continue reading How Come Facebook Thinks Women’s Sexual Needs Are Inappropriate To Advertise? Via Swaay.com

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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.