Inner Work
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Body Image Issues, Brutal Family Pressures And Suppressed Trauma: Rachel’s Vaginismus Story
Trigger warning: Mention of rape. It’s been two years since the word, ‘vaginismus‘ was thrown at me. Two years of agony, two years of sadness,…
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Do It For You, Not For Anyone Else: Susana’s Story
The first time I’ve heard the word vaginismus I was 35 years old and I was not able to practice intercourse. By then, I was…
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Creative Writing As A Tool For Overcoming Vaginismus
When I was in high school, my mom took me to the Gynaecologist to address heavy bleeding and intense cramps. The doctor tried to perform…
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Paid For My Silence – Karen’s Story
Trigger warning: This story is about abuse. One day, she got mad at him. My mother was mad at my stepfather. I don’t know why. …
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Mother Nature’s Help In Healing
My journey with vaginismus started right around the time most people my age were exploring having sex. I was 16 and attempted intercourse with my…
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Getting Comfortable With The Penis
I have found though that many of us experience a certain level of discomfort related to the penis. Whether it’s the shape itself… Or our…
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Emotional Healing For Vaginismus Through Massage
A few months ago, I had an incredibly vulnerable experience… It was arguably one of the Top 3 most beautiful and bonding moments with my…
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Religious Shaming, The Influence Of Media And Our Societal Conditioning: Jana’s Story
I’m a rather sensitive person that soaks up information like a sponge, being influenced (and confused) by different attitudes and opinions. I often do not…
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How I Started Using Tampons At 32 Years Old
My experience with tampons started rather late! Growing up, I knew there were such things as tampons but since my mum never used them, when…
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Annulment – An Awful Word
When we first discovered that penetrative sex wasn’t working (the penis just couldn’t go in) I was really distressed. I couldn’t understand what was wrong…
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Vaginismus, Childbirth And Returning My Womanhood: Veronika’s Story
When I think about what events or situation in my childhood may have affected the beginning of my vaginismus in my subconscious, a few memories…
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From Shame To Confidence: My Vaginismus Journey
My vaginismus journey began in my early twenties when I attempted to put a tampon in for the first time. Growing up I never minded…