Tag Archives: Vaginismus
Finding a Clinic for Botox Injections
This following exchange appeared on one of the vaginismus website forums. Question: “Some days back, I came to know that I have vaginismus. I am willing to treat it with Botox. But my gyn is hesitant in applying botox. She … Continue reading
Continued Anxiety with Dilation
Erika is 27 with a 2-year history of the most severe form of vaginismus. She cannot tolerate any penetration and has severe pain and anxiety with any attempt. Her daily logs are quite helpful showing continued anxiety to dilators despite … Continue reading
Falling off the Wagon
Botox program for Vaginismus The Botox and dilation program is highly effective as a treatment for vaginismus and patients are likely to continue having pain free intercourse without having to return for more Botox. It does take dedication and perseverance … Continue reading
Dilators for Vaginismus. Discomfort of Dilation
Early in the process dilation may be uncomfortable and create soreness. Sometimes it starts off being comfortable and then it is hard to find a position that allows for pain free insertion. This may cause distress (because the dilation was … Continue reading
Dilators for Vaginismus. Single and Dilator Struggles
This single 31 year old doctor struggled with vaginismus for 15 years. She used dilators with Kegel exercises for 6 months but was unable to progress. In addition she had six months of psychotherapy, used lubricants all the time and … Continue reading
Sleeping with Dilators
I ask my patients to sleep every second night with the Pure Romance #4 of 6 purple dilator. This helps give passive stretch to the tight vaginal muscles during sleep and makes it easy to advance to the next size during the morning dilation. A common question is “Should I be sleeping with larger dilators?” Continue reading
Dilators for Vaginismus. Getting started
Getting started with dilators for vaginismus is actually fairly simple if one self assesses the severity of their vaginismus. If a woman is able to tolerate some penetration, there is a good chance she can advance with dilators and achieve intercourse. There are a number of companies that sell dilators. I prefer the Pure Romance line of dilators which are available through my office by calling 1-800-640-0290. Continue reading