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 …
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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 …
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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 …
By Allea Francis Pelvic Floor Specialist What is Vaginismus? Vaginismus is a condition that causes involuntary muscle contractions of the pelvic floor muscles surrounding the vaginal canal. This pelvic floor muscle dysfunction (PFMD) can impact one’s ability to enjoy intimacy, handle gynaecological exams, and/or tampon use by causing pain and/or discomfort in the vulva and …
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