Pelvic Pain
How to Hack Your Brain’s Automatic Trauma Response (when Treating Sexual Anxiety or Pelvic Pain)
What causes trauma? Many of us have experienced some kind of trauma. Trauma can be what I call “Big T” trauma, like sexual assault, physical abuse, living through a natural disaster, or having a near-death experience. But those aren’t the only types of events that negatively impact our mental and emotional wellbeing.1 Many people carry…
Read MoreIn search of the Big O? Why you’re not getting there.
What’s next after overcoming sexual anxiety or pain? You are amazing! You got a tricky diagnosis and did the hard work to get better. Maybe you struggled with vaginismus, dyspareunia, low arousal or some other type of sexual challenge. It touched every part of your life, work, relationships… everything. It was hard, but you did…
Read More4 Surprising Ways Vaginismus Impacts More Than Just Your Sex Life
How Vaginismus Affects Your Mental Health What does vaginismus have to do with your mental health? Everything. Many patients experience a wide range of negative emotions, from fear and anxiety to struggles with self-confidence and self-esteem. It’s kind of a chicken or the egg situation… which came first? The painful vaginismus symptoms or the paralyzing…
Read MoreYou Need These Effective Ways to Manage Pain Naturally
How do you manage pain with self-efficacy? What is self-efficacy? It’s basically the belief that you can do something and do it well. It’s also the confidence to rely on yourself to get things done. According to Albert Banera at Stanford University, our beliefs about self-efficacy affect how we feel, think, and behave. They also…
Read More3 Must Have Components for Your Pelvic Pain Treatment Plan
Your pelvic pain journey is unique. No two pain warriors have the same experience. So why would there be a one-size-fits-all solution? Spoiler alert… there isn’t. You need an individualized pelvic pain treatment plan. Yep, custom all the way and specially designed just for you. That being said, there are some techniques that most pelvic…
Read MoreWhy Does Sex Hurt? 4 Root Causes + A Few Silver Bullets
If you’re experiencing painful sex, you may feel alone, like you’re the only one. It’s actually pretty common. In fact, 3 out of 4 women/vulva owners will have painful sex at some point in their lives. The good news for most vulva owners is that it isn’t long-term and quickly gets resolved. But for many…
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