Tag Archives: Painful Sex
How Bad is Bad? The Five Levels of Vaginismus
Painful sex: When Sex Seems Impossible by Dr. Peter T. Pacik This blog discusses Chapter 6 of the book “When Sex Seems Impossible. Stories of Vaginismus and How You Can Achieve Intimacy” and helps to better understand vaginismus and vaginismus … Continue reading
Vaginismus Forum – The Power of a Single Post!
The power of a single post on the Vaginismus MD Forum Recently posted on our Vaginismus Forum was a single entry from a woman who was scheduled for the Botox treatment. She asked if she should bring her new boyfriend along … Continue reading
Vaginismus MD Forum hits milestone of 400 members
Visions for Vaginismus MD We launched our new Vaginismus MD website in January 2012. Because there is considerable silence that surrounds the condition of vaginismus, one of my visions in the creation of the Vaginismus MD website was to created a … Continue reading
Misinformation about Vaginismus
Myths about Vaginismus Many women who are suffering from vaginismus are self-diagnosed as this condition is not well known to physicians. They often have a lot of misinformation regarding vaginismus, which often times delays them from having treatment. On our … Continue reading
Vaginismus featured in YouBeauty.com
YouBeauty, the website for Dr. Oz, featured an important article on vaginismus The article “Does it Hurt to Have Sex“ discusses vaginismus symptoms as well as vaginismus treatment using the Botox program to cure vaginismus. Vaginismus is one of the … Continue reading
Menopausal Vaginismus
Menopausal Vaginismus, which is a common cause of painful sex at midlife and beyond, is initially caused by the dryness and thinning of the vagina due to a drop in estrogen. When a woman has less estrogen, there is less … Continue reading
Mother’s Day and Infertility after Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
Many of the women that inquiry about Botox treatment for vaginismus have been dealing with their condition for many, many years. With each passing year, they are reminded that their chances of having a family grow slimmer and slimmer. Often, … Continue reading
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
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