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
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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
ISSWSH 2013 Annual Meeting discusses the use of Botox in Vaginismus Treatments
At the recent ISSWSH 2013 annual meeting, the use of Botox to treat vaginismus was widely discussed. It is well recognized that there are a variety of treatments for vaginismus that work. It is also understood that it is important … Continue reading
Vaginismus Treatment and Witnessing the Spasm first-hand
A breakthrough in the vaginismus treatment with Botox and progressive dilation under anesthesia is having the partner witness the spasm of the muscles even under sedation. This is often a profound moment that is not forgotten. I am often asked … Continue reading
The Moderators of the VaginismusMD Forum
At this time, I would like to introduce the three moderators of the VaginismusMD Forum – Heather, Allie and Nakitalab. Their primary role as forum moderator is to encourage interaction, to encourage member involvement, and to encourage a sense of … Continue reading
Women’s Sexual Health
The Women’s Initiative in Sexual Health (or, WISH) Initiative is a campaign to raise public awareness about the importance of female sexual health. Over a decade of prevalence studies have consistently shown that approximately 40% of women suffer from some … Continue reading