Chronic pelvic pain has been found to have a troubling effect upon the self-image of people who identify as heterosexual women, as well as on their sex lives. This group of people with CPP may believe that if they cannot engage in penetrative sexual activity, their partners will eventually give up and find another woman […]
Chronic Pelvic Pain and Women: Am I An Inadequate Sexual Partner? Read More »
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a significant health problem experienced by up to a quarter of all people identifying as women. The condition can be defined as persistent pain in the pelvis, however CPP is an umbrella term for many diagnoses (vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, vaginismus…) and for symptoms located in the bladder, urethra, vulva, vagina,
An Overview of Chronic Pelvic Pain (vaginismus, vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis…) Read More »
When we think of sexual arousal, we typically think of something that is pleasurable and consciously wanted and enjoyed. But arousal isn’t always voluntary, and it doesn’t always feel good. One of the biggest misconceptions around sexual arousal is that it always reflects a person’s wants or intentions. In reality, sexual arousal involves at least
Demystifying PGAD: The Truth About Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder Read More »
In a previous blog post I wrote about the impact having vaginismus can have on an individual. Lately my work with clients has highlighted how partners of someone experiencing vaginismus can also be impacted, as well as their role in the treatment. As a partner, it may seem confusing as to what vaginismus is and
My Partner Has Vaginismus Read More »
