Vaginismus is the involuntary tightening of pelvic floor muscles that surround the vagina; this can make penetration very painful, if not impossible. The DSM5 reclassified female sexual dysfunction into 4 main categories, with vaginismus fitting in the “penetration disorder“ group. What role does medical therapy play with this condition? Does physical therap ... Show More
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Ep. 42 - Vaginismus, Vibrators & Vaginal Massage
Hello! Please feel free to text me here but you will have to type your first and last name, email and phone number in your message for me to be able to respond. I look forward to connecting! Sincerely, Dr. BawaVaginismus is yet another pandemic, albeit a silent one. This is a cas ... Show More
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Painful Intercourse and Vaginismus
<p dir="ltr">It's not uncommon to experience painful intercourse and it might even be related to a condition that should be addressed. In today's episode we are talking about vaginismus and painful intercourse. You will hear about the mind, body, spirit connection, why we see pai ... Show More
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Hey, welcome back to the Naked Marriage Podcast – we're right in the thick of our 14 Days Of Sex Challenge! This episode is a bit close to the heart. Today, we're diving into the sometimes sensitive issue of painful sex, and we want to approach it with the care it deserves. Openi ... Show More
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So many of us silently struggle with s*xual pain. Not only can it lead to a loss of libido, it can cause s*xual fear and s*xual distress. If we can’t even admit our issues to our parents or our partners, who can we talk to?! Meet Janelle Howell, Doctor of Physical Therapy and CEO ... Show More
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