This is from a couple of days ago, Women’s Agenda (Australia):
https://womensagenda.com.au/life/womens-health-news/what-is-vaginismus-and-why-is-nobody-talking-about-it/
I thought it was an awesome article, I mean starting from the title “What is Vaginismus and Why is Nobody Talking About It” – something that we discuss in this forum quite a bit – WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT IT?
Well this article talks about it 🙂 – it gives the author’s personal experience, background about vaginismus, some quotes from her friend who also has/had it, an explanation that many women do face this even if undiagnosed, and much more.
Here’s a quote:
The other main reason many women go undiagnosed is because they’re embarrassed or ashamed of their condition. “The woman feels shameful that she’s not able to have intercourse, therefore she may be embarrassed to come and talk to a doctor about it,” Dr Farrell explains.
But they aren’t the ones to blame, society’s treatment of sex, and in particular female pleasure, is. Until we can speak openly about our bodies – the good, the bad and the painful – without fear of shame, embarrassment or taboo, many will be left in the dark. And to me, that’s just not good enough. As my friend said, “Why is it not taught in schools?” and I would like to second that.
The good news is however that with a good doctor, pelvic floor physiotherapist and psychologist, it’s a treatable condition. (Expensive, but treatable). And regardless, it’s still very possible to have a healthy, pleasurable and enjoyable sex life without penetration.
“The important thing to realise is you are absolutely not alone,” Dr King tells me.
I wish I could go back to my teenage self and tell her the same thing.
Hope you guys enjoy the read!
