It’s one of the most emotionally raw, physically frustrating, and often invisible experiences a woman can face: you want to be close, but your body won’t let you. Not out of choice — but because the second anything comes near your vulva or vaginal entrance, your muscles clamp down. Your heart races....

When the Path to Healing Feels Too Hard: How to Stay on Track When You Want to Give Up

Have you ever had one of those days when you’ve been trying your best — eating better, moving more, committing to your healing — and suddenly the scale goes up instead of down?

Or maybe you’ve been doing your da...

For women with vaginismus, the idea of a gynaecological examination can feel overwhelming — sometimes even terrifying. You’re not imagining things, and you’re not alone. Vaginal exams can feel deeply invasive when your body has learned to protect itself through involuntary muscle tightening, fear re...

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...