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Vaginismus is considered a psychological condition with physical symptoms. It's important to treat both areas, and both can be addressed from the comfort of your own home. Read on to learn more about how vaginismus can be treated online.
The first night after marriage is special for many people, but it doesn't have to hurt. Read on to learn more about what you should prioritize on your "first night".
Vaginal dilators are used to help address pain with intercourse. They're also beneficial for people who have had radiation to the vagina or gender affirming surgeries. Read on to learn more about them!
Childbirth is a traumatic experience for a woman, and this can lead to secondary vaginismus. The good news is, that just like primary vaginismus, secondary vaginismus is completely curable! Read on to learn more.
Vaginal muscle tension can occur due to various reasons. What's important is that a pelvic health physiotherapist can assist in teaching you how to relax the muscles around your vagina. Read on to learn more!
A phobia is considered an excessive fear reaction, and when this fear happens in response to vaginal penetration, it's called vaginismus. Understanding what vaginismus is, why it's a psychological concern, and how to treat it is extremely important. Read on to learn more!
Although vaginismus has physical symptoms, it's actually a psychological condition, related to how a person's brain is reacting to the thought or attempt at penetration. Treatment involves treating both the psychological aspect as well as the physical symptoms that come with them. Read on to learn more!
Yes it's possible, but there are certain strategies and practices you can implement in order to prevent it from happening! Read on to learn more on how to keep it at bay!
Here at Proactive for Her, we treat (and heal!) many women who are suffering from vaginismus. Social factors in women's lives (such as religion and the environment they grew up) often contribute to vaginismus. Read on to learn more!
Sexual intercourse should be pain free and pleasurable. However that's not the case for many women. Challenges with intercourse can be due to psychological or physical reasons, and it's important to remember that there is a solution! Read on to learn more.