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Jess Seitz

The Unseen and Unacknowledged World of Vaginismus

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By Jess Seitz OTR/L, Vaginismus Warrior For many women who face vaginismus, the challenges they encounter go far beyond their pelvic floor response. There is an unseen and often unacknowledged impact of vaginismus on the body, mind, and soul that can leave a woman feeling defeated beyond her understanding. Many women who experience vaginismus are high-functioning women who can often tackle many of life’s challenges with a good strategy and […]

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Ritual Pelvic Health

Understanding Vaginismus: A Deep Dive into Pelvic Health

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By Cait Van Damm Occupational Therapist, Pelvic Pain Specialist The Misunderstood Vagina There’s a cultural narrative about what constitutes an “ideal” vagina, which is both pervasive and problematic. The subtle insinuations of this “ideal” were prevalent as I grew up. It was shocking for me to discover, as a pelvic floor therapist, that some women were given an extra, unnecessary stitch post-childbirth. This stitch is colloquially termed the “husband stitch.”

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Vaginismus

Understanding Vaginismus

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By Madhu Thiagarajan Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Have you or your partner ever experienced pain during intercourse or just the thought of intercourse? Has your daughter mentioned that her sexual encounter was very painful or avoids using a tampon due to pain? Are you peri-menopausal or menopausal, and suddenly noticing discomfort with penetration? Or maybe you are avoiding your PAP exam because the speculum is too painful. While it is common

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