[Rachel Hercman, LCSW]

Hi swimmer,
So glad you’re here! Vaginismus is the kind of condition that has different components.
Know that there is help possible and we have seen many get to the other side of this!

[Rachel Hercman, LCSW]

so true. I find that for many of our patients, making that call is half the battle…

[Rachel Hercman, LCSW]

SiriusStarNut: glad you’re here!

[Rachel Hercman, LCSW]

Such a great point, Nicole. I find that being single makes us more vulnerable to insecurities and on a quest to figure out the “why” of our relationship status. For many women, vaginismus has a way of making them feel like they are on the sidelines– not just of dating, but of living a full life.

[Rachel Hercman, LCSW]

I have seen more articles in women’s magazines about vaginismus– reach out to see if they would be willing to interview someone who had it so they could write a piece on it that includes the human aspect to it, not just the WebMD side of it.

[Rachel Hercman, LCSW]

I have seen more articles in women’s magazines about vaginismus– reach out to see if they would be willing to interview someone who had it so they could write a piece on it that includes the human aspect to it, not just the WebMD side of it.

[Rachel Hercman, LCSW]

” Wanting to fix yourself for yourself is something no one can take away from you.” -Recessivegenequeen

Great line!!!
So true. Sometimes when it comes to vaginismus treatment the focus becomes on getting better for the relationship, but this whole process is often bigger than that.

[Rachel Hercman, LCSW]

Hi KGilbert,
Sorry you’re going through that. Unfortunately vaginismus is such a lonely experience; I often tell people that statistically, someone you know has vaginimus, but you don’t know because it’s not talked about generally.
We get it!

[Rachel Hercman, LCSW]

Hi KGilbert,
Sorry you’re going through that. Unfortunately vaginismus is such a lonely experience; I often tell people that statistically, someone you know has vaginimus, but you don’t know because it’s not talked about generally.
We get it!

[Rachel Hercman, LCSW]

Heather, thanks for sharing your inspiring journey.

[Rachel Hercman, LCSW]

“making peace is learning to look forward instead of looking back”

love this!!

[Rachel Hercman, LCSW]

So true, Nicole. It’s hard, but it doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing.

[Rachel Hercman, LCSW]

thanks for sharing that recessivegenequeen–
That was brave of you to tell your mom…it can be awkward, but as you said, she saw you were unhappy and ultimately, parents want their children to be happy and successful in life. Vaginismus can really get in the way of that.

[Rachel Hercman, LCSW]

This is so heartwarming!

[Rachel Hercman, LCSW]

Hi Tay!
Good for you for going the lengths to research and find help. hang in there! We’ve seen so so many patients get to the other side of this.

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