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Vaginismus is defined as the involuntary spasm or contraction of the muscles that surround the vagina. For women with this chronic condition, any kind of
Jackie Giannelli, FNP-BC
January 12, 2021
Category: Vaginismus
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Vaginismus and the Single Girl
Vaginismus is a condition where the pelvic floor muscles surrounding the vagina involuntarily spasm. This makes penetration of any kind painful, difficult or seemingly impossible.
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To Sleep With a Dilator Inserted, or Not?
At Maze, we generally recommend dilating for 10 minutes per day. We find that 10 minutes is a good amount of time, because it is
Leslie Turner, WHNP, CNM
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Why does tensing my body during sex cause pain?
When many people think of sex and intercourse, the assumption is that it should be easy. For some women (especially those with vaginismus), nothing could
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Welcome to “Sex in the Media: Explore or Ignore,” our new column in which we investigate steamy snippets from tv, film, literature, podcasts, and even
Jennifer Dembo, LCSW
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Painful Sex? It might be Vaginismus
A few months ago, I spent a considerable amount of time this past holiday season with my family. After a couple of glasses of wine,
Jackie Giannelli, FNP-BC
May 12, 2020
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Long-Distance Dilation Program
It should come as no surprise to anyone by now, that COVID-19 had turned life as we know it upside down. The myriad disruptions to
Jackie Giannelli, FNP-BC
May 7, 2020
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Can you be sedated for a Pap smear?
Let’s be honest. No one enjoys getting a Pap smear. Or a pelvic exam. They can be uncomfortable at best, and at worst resemble a
Jackie Giannelli, FNP-BC
March 17, 2020
Pain
To the Partners of Vaginismus Patients
Your partner just found out that she has vaginismus. She is either relieved, devastated, or a combination of the two, depending on how much time
Bat Sheva Marcus, LMSW, MPH, PhD
March 3, 2020
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Not Tonight Dear, I’ve Got A Headache
When there’s pain with sex, anything that whispers sex can make us women cringe. It can negatively impact our openness to being touched, inhibit our
Helen Leff, LCSW
December 10, 2019
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