Monthly Archives: April 2013
Vaginal Pain with Dilators after Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
One week post Botox treatment for vaginismus, one of our patients from the England with a seven year history of severe level 5 primary vaginismus began having pain with dilation. She writes: “I am now home and since I’ve arrived, … Continue reading
Transitioning to Intercourse and Understanding Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction or ED is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse. Problems with erections may stem from medications, chronic illnesses, poor blood flow to the penis, drinking too much alcohol, or being too tired. … Continue reading
Importance of Distinguishing Vestibulodynia from Vaginismus
Definition of Vestibulodynia Vestibulodynia, also known by the older term vulvar vestibulitis, means pain in the vestibule just outside the vagina. Definition of Vaginismus Vaginismus is when severe, painful spasm of the vaginal muscles prevents the ability to have pain … Continue reading
Feeling stuck post Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
Feeling stuck post Botox Treatment for Vaginismus A recurring problem following Botox treatment for vaginismus is getting too comfortable in a dilation routine. Patients settle in with their dilators and every day they dutifully do the dilation schedule they were … Continue reading
After Botox Treatment for Vaginismus, Dilating Can Be Erotic!
Rediscover Passion with Papaya Toys After patients receive the Botox treatment for vaginismus plus progressive dilation under anesthesia and are comfortable with dilating, many feel that dilating is still so clinical and mechanical. Some of these patients also experience low … Continue reading
Feeling Trapped after Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
After a patient’s Botox treatment for vaginismus, fear of being trapped is yet another manifestation of the residual fear and anxiety to intercourse, even though one has made monumental progress with dilators. I have heard so often from my patients … Continue reading
VaginismusMD and Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Blogs and Forum
VaginismusMD Facebook Our Facebook page was developed to foster and encourage your comments and to provide you with new information from our websites and news from other sources covering the topic of vaginismus. Because vaginismus affects so much more than … Continue reading