Reply To: Welcome New Members!

[Jennifer Dembo, LMSW]

Hi @enogine – we’re so glad you found us, too!

I’m sorry to hear you’ve been struggling, and I also want to honor your commitment to your health. It sounds like information about sex was at once difficult to access and then upsetting when you did because you couldn’t speak with anyone about it to help you normalize your feelings.

Many women who experience similar messages (or lack thereof) about sex from their families use words similar to yours (ie “shame”). I am here to tell you that you have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of – your sexuality is just as important a system as any other in the body. Please know that this is a safe space to ask any questions you’d like. We are a welcoming, non-judgmental and supportive community, and many of our participants and patients here at Maze are women your age.

Vaginismus is a highly treatable condition as are other pelvic pain issues. We offer a free, 10-minute phone consult – why not give us a call? We can help you with next best steps toward healing.

Take good care and all best!