[Doverly]

Hi, I’m new to the forum. I’ve been in therapy for about a year to manage several things, vaginismus among them. On my journey with it, I learned that the root of mine was caused by having an irregular hymen. Mine made a thick band that crossed my vaginal opening, and the second time I tried to insert a tampon (first time straight up failed), I ripped it apart. I didn’t know the damage that was done at the time, I just thought tampons were horrible and everybody was crazy for using them.
Since I learned about vaginismus, I’ve assumed my other problems were a part of it. I am unable to feel sexual stimulation in my nipples, and I feel pain if I try to stimulate my clitoris. I’ve finally started reading about it, and I learned that the damage I did to my hymen may be connected to my clitoral pain. Does anybody else suffer from clitoral pain when it’s touched? Has anybody found that insensitive nipples have a connection to their vaginismus? Has anybody overcome these problems?

[Leslie Turner, WHNP, CNM]

Hi Doverly,
you mention that you’ve been in therapy for a year. Are you referring to psychotherapy or pelvic floor physical therapy? I recommend both in moving forward with a vaginismus treatment plan. As far as the clitoral pain, I suggest that you get evaluated by a good GYN provider. Clitoral pain can be due to several different causes, and effective treatment depends on an accurate diagnosis.
Take good care and keep us posted on your progress!

[Doverly]

Hi Leslie,
Just psychotherapy right now. Right now, I still have a lot of pain trying to insert a finger or a tampon, so I’m hoping to make some progress with that before I go into physical therapy. I’ll visit my ob/gyn about it asap.

[recessivegenequeen]

Doverly, good luck seeking answers! A good diagnosis is so important – you may find that what you should be working on is a lot different than you thought, so it’s key to know what you’re actually dealing with. Let us know how it goes!

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