WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2001: Re: Vaginismus

Re: Vaginismus

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 11:30:22 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 5 Jul 2001, Marcianne wrote: >
>I got married a few months ago to a wonderful man whom I trust and
>adore. Because of our mutual religious convictions we did not engage in
>any kind of sexual activity before our marriage. As a sexual abuse
>survivor, I knew that I would have some intimacy "issues" to deal with.
>My husband was well aware of this and has been incredibly patient. I
>have been seeing a therapist for some time now and have developed new,
>healthy attitudes about sex. I have never felt more secure and
>confident in my sexuality. It has been such a journey and I feel such
>relief! Unfortunately, my body is not cooperating and my husband and I
>have not been able to consumate our marriage. I did some research and
>found it to be vaginismus. This is so frustrating! I have done so much
>work and come so far. My therapist has encouraged me to be patient and
>to speak with my obgyn about it. I did. She confirmed my findings but
>seemed to think that it was not a big deal. She gave me some
>suggestions to help make penetration easier. She also suggested
>obtaining and small dildo to help my body get used to vaginal fullness.
>I did. Instead of improving, it has gradually become worse. Lately
>even inserting a tampon has become difficult. My husband has been very
>patient and has not pushed me in any way. What can I do? My husband and
>I have followed the medical direction we have been given explicitly.
>Should I find anothe provider? Is there something we can do ourselves
>Please help me! This is becoming such a big part of my life and I'm so
>tired of having to deal with it. Any suggestions?
>
>Thanks!

Find a person who is trained in sexuality counselling and discuss desensitization therapy with that person. In my experience that works with the least amount of time and cost.

--
R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG   FOG
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