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| Caroline Knight
5 Reasons to Use Vaginal Dilators for Vaginismus
Vaginismus affects many women around the world, causing them both stress and pain in a variety of situations. Women with vaginismus will experience tightening and contractions in the vagina - especially at the thought of penetration. Vaginismus can make intercourse, examinations and menstrual cyc... View Post -
| Tara Langdale
My Battle with Vaginismus by Angelica
Written by Angelica on Let the Good Thoughts Grow Blog - Reposted with Permission Feb, 2019 19 was a year of many firsts for me, including the first time I was in a serious relationship. For a lot of young women, this also comes with the another first: the first time you have sex. I was no diffe... View Post -
| 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 -
| 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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| Tara Langdale
Atrophic Vaginitis is a Reality for Breast Cancer Survivors
Vaginal problems are all too common after breast cancer treatments, causing atrophic vaginitis in up to 70% of survivors. Here's what you can do about it...
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| Tara Langdale
Bleeding After Dilator Use? Here’s What To Do
Bleeding after dilator use may be alarming at first, but in most cases it is normal. This article covers how to handle your bleeding and when to seek help...
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| Caroline Knight
Fear of Penetration: Why You Have it and What to Do
Fear of penetration is an issue for many women. It often presents as vaginismus or vaginal penetration phobia, which are different. Here's what you can do...
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| Tara Langdale
10 Reasons to Use Vaginal Dilators for Painful Sex
How a home therapy option can change your life, all while being safe and affordable. Let’s learn about what is causing the pain first. Is sex painful for you? There could be many different reasons why. According to a 2015 study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, about 30% of women suffer from pain during intercourse.
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