V.&Me: Vaginismus - Let's name it not shame it

A short announcement from your host Audrey Cairo about the upcoming coaching programme.

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https://www.audreycairo.com/vandme or keep an upcoming short workshops on 
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Join V.&Me in conversation with the experienced Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Clare Bourne.

With a real passion to break down barriers Clare supports both women and men throughout on their pelvic health journey.

With her wealth of knowledge we discuss the importance of our pelvic floor in relation to vaginismus, the do's and don'ts with dilating and her book ‘Strong Foundations.’ 

If there is one episode you need to hear then it's this one! So please make yourself comfortable (or take us with you out for your walk) and join Clare and I while we discuss all things related to vaginismus and our pelvic floor.
 
 ** mentioned in the podcast
 https://www.clare-bourne.com/
 (Find her book through her website)
 
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Join V.&Me in conversation with the experienced Psychosexual & relationship therapist Kate Moyle. With over 10 years working in the field of Psychosexual Therapy and Sexual Wellness,  talking about vaginismus is a big part of Kate's job.

With her wealth of knowledge  we discuss many great topics such as dating and relationships with vaginismus, to what to expect when seeing a psychosexual therapist, her book ' The Science of Sex,' and much more.

So please make yourself comfortable (or take us with you out for your walk) and join Kate and I while we discuss all things related to vaginismus and more.

** mentioned in the podcast
www.katemoyle.co.uk
Book - the Science of Sex -  https://www.katemoyle.co.uk/book
Podcast - The Sexual Wellness podcast - https://www.katemoyle.co.uk/podcast

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Join V.&Me in conversation with Dr. Aziza Sesay.

As our doctors or general practitioners (GP's) are our first point of contact for any medical conditions, Dr. Sesay knows as no other the importance of her role. With a passion to inform and support, she runs a platform  called 'Talks with  Dr. Sesay'  sharing health information about common conditions on a variety conditions specifically in womens health.

In this episode we have an open and honest  discussion about her own experience and her findings as a GP, and gives helpful tips of how to best prepare when seeing a health professional.

So please make yourself comfortable (or take us out for a walk), and join Dr. Aziza Sesay and I while we reflect and get real about vaginismus and much more.

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**mentioned in the podcast

Talks with Dr. Sesay - https://www.talkswithdrsesay.com/
College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists - https://www.cosrt.org.uk/
Institute of Psychosexual Medicine - https://www.ipm.org.uk/ 

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Join V.&Me in conversation with Rashmi Pithavadian.  

As a Health Sociologist and Health researcher, Rashmi has a real passion to support others to find the help they need.  Wanting to address a gap within the field, she made vaginismus her specialist area and dedicated her MRes and PhD researching vaginismus and help seeking. 

In  this episode we discuss her findings on vaginismus, help seeking and the relationship to the sense of self.

So please make yourself comfortable (or take us out on your walk) and join Rashmi and I while we are curious and reflect on all things related to vaginismus and finding support.

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 **mentioned in the podcast

Links to vaginismus related articles:

Pithavadian, R., Dune, T. & Chalmers, J. (2024). Patients’ recommendations to improve help-seeking for vaginismus: a qualitative study. BMC Women's Health, 24(203). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-03026-x 

Pithavadian, R., Chalmers, J., & Dune, T. (2023). The experiences of women seeking help for vaginismus and its impact on their sense of self: An integrative review. Women’s Health, 19. https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057231199383

Link to Rashmi’s website coming soon

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Join V.&Me in conversation with Kim Vopni.  With a real passion for all topics related to our pelvic health, Kim is a women's health educator, author, and fitness professional better known as 'The Vagina Coach.'  

As the pelvic floor is a set of muscles we shouldn't take for granted, in this episode we make a start to get to know the important part it plays in our health.

So please make yourself comfortable (or take us with you while doing your chores) and join Kim and I while we are curious and reflect on all things related to our V's and our pelvic floor.

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**mentioned in the podcast

www.vaginacoach.com
Social media Kim Vopni - @vaginacoach
Book: Your Pelvic Floor (https://www.vaginacoach.com/books)

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Join V.&Me in conversation with the brave Georgina. 
Suffering from PTSD after an abusive relationship, vaginismus took on a different meaning but the pandemic allowed Georgina to stand still and learn of how to put herself first again.

In this episode Georgina takes the courageous step to share her story after years of living in fear of what might happen when she would open up.

So hear her story and join us for another open and honest conversation about vaginismus and more.

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**mentioned in the podcast

CBT -  https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral or https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/overview/
V.&Me Group Coaching - https://www.audreycairo.com/vandme

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Join V.&Me for the last conversation of the year where we will hear a story of  perseverance.

 From not being able to normally wear jeans due to vulvodynia or  from having a fear of getting it wrong through  her religion, the relationship between my guest and her V. had already started on the wrong foot.  

In this episode we will hear a story of bravery and strength of how she  dared to create new boundaries for herself, her faith and her V.

So make yourself comfortable and join us in another wonderful chat about vaginismus and more.

**mentioned in podcast

 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vulvodynia/   https://www.jodivine.com/blogs/sexual-health/how-to-treat-vaginismus
https://www.audreycairo.com/vandme
 https://www.shushlife.com/courses/
 https://www.thevaginismusnetwork.com/

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Join V.&Me in conversation with the lovely Hannah.  After coming a long way having worked  through a mild depression there was just this one thing she knew she didn't discuss with her therapist... this thing called Vaginismus.

Vaginismus had been put on the bottom of the pile but  when getting engaged  Hannah decided she was ready to explore.  How did she move from feeling disconnected from her V.(agina) to acceptance?

This is an episode full of mindset shifts while being on this journey.

So find yourself a comfy seat or take us out for a walk  and join us in another conversation about vaginismus and more.

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**mentioned in the podcast
V.&Me Group coaching programme
Inspire dilators (Googlegoo to find a variation of prices)

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Join V.&Me in conversation with Leah Tassios, the creator and founder of the GINA app.
After opening up  about her own vaginismus journey and when sharing her knowledge with a friend, Leah decided to create an app that is fully dedicated to inform and support others  to overcoming vaginismus.

In this episode Leah shares her personal vaginismus journey and what has sparked her to shine a light on sexual pain and to create hope through the GINA app.

So get ready, take us out for a walk or get your tea to join a new episode of V.&Me ;)

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** mentioned in podcast

https://ginaapp.com/
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