February 06, 2023

Tampon Trouble and Painful Sex

37 minutes

Content warning: Sexual abuse

What's going down:

Defining conditions that could be contributing to painful sex and tampon insertion, including vaginismus and generalized vulvodynia

An in depth breakdown of vaginismus: what it is, what it feels like, and how it’s diagnosed and treated

Everything you ever needed to know about pelvic floor physical therapists and the wonders they can do to help minimize discomfort

The various factors that can ultimately lead to conditions like vaginismus

The advice I clitorally cannot stand that doctors give about any pain associated with painful tampon insertion and what to do if your doctor isn’t taking you seriously

Why this TikTok about mindfulness practices and sexuality is something I actually support - Watch here

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Resources

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Obstetricians For Reproductive Justice

References

When sex hurts: understanding and healing pelvic pain: https://www.amazon.com/When-Sex-Hurts-Understanding-Healing/dp/0306827425

Dr. Jill Krapf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillkrapfmd/?hl=en\

International Pelvic Pain Society (www.pelvicpain.org)

International Society for the study of Womens’ sexual health: www.ISSWSH.org

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists FAQ: When Sex is Painful

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