The VaginismusMD Forum is a place where any woman or man can ask any question about vaginismus and expect an answer. Since early 2012, 300 dedicated and vocal women have added to the strength of the VaginismusMD Forum by asking questions … Continue reading
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The Power of the VaginismusMD Forum
The VaginismusMD Forum empowers our patients who are going to receive the Botox treatment for vaginismus. The Forum also empowers our patients who have been treated and are transitioning to intercourse. The VaginismusMD Forum also empowers women who have been … Continue reading
Dilation After a Break Part I
Discontinuing and Resuming the Dilation Regimen after Botox Treatment for Vaginismus Women are very committed to a dilation regimen after their Botox treatment for vaginismus. However, there are many reasons why women stop dilating for a period of time and … Continue reading
Dilation After a Break Part II
Discontinuing and Resuming the Dilation Regimen after Botox Treatment for Vaginismus Women are very committed to a dilation regimen after their Botox treatment for vaginismus. However, there are many reasons that women stop dilating for a period of time and … Continue reading
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Discomfort with Sex; Pain with Sex
There is an enormous difference between discomfort with intercourse and severe debilitating pain with attempted penetration. Discomfort with intercourse is known as dyspareunia, impossible painful intercourse is diagnostic of vaginismus. Understanding the different degrees of pain is important in reaching … Continue reading
Painful Sex
Female pain during sexual intercourse is common and affects at least 30 % of the world population. It can range from discomfort (dyspareunia) to severe pain or intercourse being impossible (vaginismus). It can be due to medical conditions such as … Continue reading
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Vaginismus Treatment: Meltdown
Early progress after vaginismus treatment After the treatment of vaginismus using the Botox program most patients do very well dilating during the first two to three days post procedure despite considerable fear about using dilators. During treatment under anesthesia, the … Continue reading
It is a Journey – Not a Sprint
Dr. Pacik writes: “When three patients are treated the same day, we start with different degrees of severity of the vaginismus and different levels of anxiety. Each then follows along a different course. Some sail through with the large dilators, … Continue reading
Mindfulness based approach to the treatment of women with sexual pain
There is an excellent new article in the Sexual and Relationship Therapy Journal (footnote 1), titled “An integrated mindfulness-based approach to the treatment of women with sexual pain and anxiety: promoting autonomy and mind/body connection”. The author, Talli Y. Rosenbaum, … Continue reading
Anxiety Making Initial Contact with Dr. Pacik’s Office
Heather, the VaginismusMD Forum Moderator, is the author of this blog. Thank you Heather! Nervousness, tension, and extreme anxiety are symptoms that often accompany vaginismus. Many of our vaginismus patients have a very difficult time making initial contact with our … Continue reading