In this episode, we're discussing Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPPD), a female sexual dysfunction condition. GPPPD combines dyspareunia and vaginismus, affecting around 14-34% of pre-menopausal women. We'll discuss various symptoms, including pain during intercourse, fear of pain, and the emotional impacts. This condition varies from person to person. For more on managing GPPPD and access to resources, including a free eBook guide, visit our website.

SHOWNOTES: https://www.thesensatespace.com/POD2

FREE GUIDE FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS: https://thesensatespace.com/empowered/ (for people with anxiety + pain with pap smear and similar).

STICKERS + HELPFUL THINGS: https://thesensatespace.com/shop/

IMPORTANT:

This is a psychology podcast about vaginismus and other pelvic and sexual pain disorders, and related issues (genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, dyspareunia, vulvodynia, painful intercourse, gynaecological pain, sexual dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain) for the purpose of education and collaboration; it’s not therapy or medical advice. Information is general in nature and does not replace individualised assessment or treatment advice. Please seek professional support tailored to your specific needs. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help now, call triple zero (000). You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see our About page for more information.

This show is dedicated to chronic intimate pain conditions and the role of psychology, including nurturing wellbeing and connection, feeling safe and working with the nervous system, and building a treatment team.

We’ll talk about the psychological experiences and symptoms of pelvic and sexual pain conditions (like GPPPD/Vaginismus, vulvodynia, dyspareunia, and endometriosis) and link these with ideas from acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, somatic practices, and polyvagal theory.

SHOWNOTES: ⁠https://www.thesensatespace.com/POD1

FREE GUIDE FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS: ⁠https://thesensatespace.com/empowered/⁠ (for people with anxiety + pain with pap smear and similar).

STICKERS + HELPFUL THINGS: ⁠https://thesensatespace.com/shop/⁠

IMPORTANT:

This is a psychology podcast about vaginismus and other pelvic and sexual pain disorders, and related issues (genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, dyspareunia, vulvodynia, painful intercourse, gynaecological pain, sexual dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain) for the purpose of education and collaboration; it’s not therapy or medical advice. Information is general in nature and does not replace individualised assessment or treatment advice. Please seek professional support tailored to your specific needs. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help now, call triple zero (000). You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see our ⁠About⁠ page for more information.