Vaginismus? Have you tried a glass of wine?

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It can be quite a daunting experience for a woman with vaginismus to speak to her GP or medical professional about the condition. Unfortunately, it’s all too common that the advice they are then given is to just relax and “have a glass of wine”. This is the equivalent of telling a depressed person to…

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Do muscle strengthening exercises for vaginismus really work?

vaginismus pelvic floor exercise

Vaginismus and Pelvic Exercises – Ladies, it is a myth that vaginismus is caused by weak vaginal muscles and that strengthening them will lead to recovery A common myth is that vaginismus is the result of weak pelvic floor muscles; that through lack of use they have become stiff and tight. This belongs to the…

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5 things you need to know about vaginismus

There exists a great deal of myths and misinformation surrounding vaginismus, especially around its causes and what is required to successfully treat it. To help rectify this, below are FIVE things you need to know about vaginismus: 1. Your vaginal muscles aren’t ‘spasming’ when vaginismus occurs, they are simply tensing Vaginal spasm has been considered…

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