Health
The Pain of Vaginismus
Vaginismus is a condition where a woman can’t get a penis into her vagina. It can be mild… so mild that often-time she can get
Bat Sheva Marcus, LMSW, MPH, PhD
July 28, 2016
Tag: painful sex
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Because Sex is Not Just About Sex
Here’s an excerpt from an e-mail I recently received. I LOVED getting this e mail, not only because it was good news, which is always
Bat Sheva Marcus, LMSW, MPH, PhD
June 23, 2016
Education
Birth Control Pills and Vulvodynia
A recent study published in The British Medical Journal found that low-dose estrogen plus levonorgestrel birth control pills seem to be the safest in terms
Tara Ford, PA-C
June 2, 2016
Pain
One Patient’s Struggle & Triumph Over Vaginismus
22-year-old Savannah shares her story with Self Magazine. I treat patients with vaginismus every single day. Each patient has their own unique story. I admire
Tara Ford, PA-C
April 28, 2016
Education
Know Yourself, Experiment, Open Up and Be Real
I love Lena Dunham. She’s smart, funny and not at all afraid to be herself. So when a writer from her magazine called and asked
Bat Sheva Marcus, LMSW, MPH, PhD
March 31, 2016
Low Libido
When Touch Gets Touchy
Every couple is different. Every couple has its own unique dynamics and ways of connecting. Yet so many issues are the same from couple to
Rachel Hercman, LCSW
March 10, 2016
Health
Menopause Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Sex Life
Menopause. It hits us all at one time or another. For some women it’s an easy transition, and for others it’s a hot mess. There
Bat Sheva Marcus, LMSW, MPH, PhD
February 24, 2016
Education
Getting Help Can Be Scary, But We’re Here To Help
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom” – Anaïs
Rachel Hercman, LCSW
February 23, 2016
Education
Being unavailable: The burden of vaginismus.
Like other types of sexual dysfunction, vaginismus can be like an ugly octopus that has multiple legs extending into various areas of a woman’s life.
Rachel Hercman, LCSW
September 24, 2015
Education
What it’s like to have severe vaginismus.
Our associate medical director, Melissa Ferrara, NP was recently interviewed for an article detailing what it’s like to have severe vaginismus. I recommend this article
Tara Ford, PA-C
July 2, 2015
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