Learn how to challenge negative thoughts

‘I've realised that 'negativity' is a very real part of this disorder, especially in a world that tells us that our appeal comes down to what our bodies can offer others’

‘I started to plateau and was not making progress so I decided to try Botox’

‘I have found that people who practice ENM are more likely to be patient and understanding regarding my vaginismus’

An anonymous sex worker and adult film entertainer shares what it’s like to have vaginismus.

The reason I believe setting a vaginismus goal is important is because you really need to remain focused and in control of your condition, not the other way around.

You can’t be what you can’t see

What’s worse? Discovering you’ve got a condition where your pelvic floor muscles contract involuntarily, making any kind of vaginal penetration difficult, or, dating with vaginismus?

I was 14 years old the first time I was shamed for not using tampons.

You’re probably here because you’ve noticed something isn’t quite right. If you’ve experienced pain during sex, trouble inserting a tampon, or if you are unable to tolerate any vaginal penetration you’ve come to the right place.