When women first discover the word vaginismus, a flood of questions often follows. Some feel instant relief: “Finally, there’s a name for what I’ve been experiencing.” Others feel fear: “Do I really have this condition? What does it mean for my life?”
But one question quietly underlies everything:
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If you live with vaginismus, you already know that the thought of penetration can feel completely overwhelming. People around you might say, “Just relax,” or “It can’t hurt that much.” But to your brain, penetration doesn’t feel like a small challenge. It feels like stepping into a lion’s den.
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Let’s talk about something that so many women experience — but almost no one talks about: vaginismus.
And no, it’s not ‘all in your head’ or just about sex.
I’m Doctor Julia Reeve — a gynaecologist, psychotherapist, and sexologist — and here’s how I explain vaginismus:
It’s not your body bein...
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