“I Feel Like Half a Woman” — Vaginismus and Self-Worth
Aug 23, 2025
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“I Feel Like Half a Woman” — Vaginismus and Self-Worth
One of the most painful thoughts many women with vaginismus share with me is: “I feel like I’m only half a woman.”
If you’ve ever had this thought, please know you are not alone. When intimacy feels impossible, when fear or pain block you from...
How to Get Past the First Insertion of a Dilator (or Finger) with Vaginismus
Aug 23, 2025
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How to Get Past the First Insertion of a Dilator (or Finger) with Vaginismus
For many women living with vaginismus, the idea of inserting even the smallest dilator, or even a finger, can feel terrifying. You might have bought a set of dilators, unwrapped them, and then thought: I can’t do this. It ...
Why Is Sex Important? Can’t a Relationship Be Just Platonic?
Aug 23, 2025
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Why Is Sex Important? Can’t a Relationship Be Just Platonic?
When living with vaginismus, many women ask themselves a difficult question: “Why is sex even important? Why can’t it be normal to have a platonic relationship?”
It’s a brave and honest question. If sex feels painful, frightening, or imp...