Vaginismus Treatment Under Anesthesia: A Case Report

This case report aims to present our experience with intra-vaginal injections for the treatment of primary Vaginismus. The patient underwent intra-vaginal injections of Botox and insertion of a dilator under anesthesia with follow up progressive dilation.

Michael A. Werner, Tara Ford*, Peter T. Pacik, Melissa Ferrara and Bat Sheva Marcus


Treatment Protocol for Vaginismus: A Case Study

We report a case of primary vaginismus that benefited from the treatment protocol we will outline in this article. This case is representative of many cases we have successfully treated with this protocol. We then review the broader protocol of assessment, diagnosis, and the treatment of vaginismus with dilation, medication, psychotherapy and sex education.

Michael Werner, Barbara Gross, Melissa Ferrara and Bat Sheva Marcus


The Effects of Vibrators on Sexual Experience

Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus’ PhD Dissertation which looks at the changes in a woman's sexual experience and expectations following the introduction of electric vibrator assistance. Marcus BS1.

The study looks at seventeen heterosexual women, ages 23–55, who had never used a vibrator, used one at least once a week for 1 month and then participated in interviews about their experiences. The “grounded theory method,” provided qualitative data from the interview transcripts. Read the full study.

J Sex Med. 2011 Dec;8(12):3398-406. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.02132.x. Epub 2011 Jan 4.