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Mar 2022
52m 48s

Vaginismus - My protector

Audrey Cairo
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Join V.&Me in conversation with the brave Georgina. Suffering from PTSD after an abusive relationship, vaginismus took on a different meaning but the pandemic allowed Georgina to stand still and learn of how to put herself first again. In this episode Georgina takes the courageous step to share her story after years of living in fear of what might hap ... Show More
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