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We’re delighted to be collaborating with psychosexual and relationship therapist Kate Moyle for our #dilatingisdoable series. Throughout the series, we will talk about each of the tips from our ‘Dilating is Doable (even fun, sometimes)’ illustration by Hazel Mead, from both a personal and a professional perspective. This time, Vaginismus Network team member Rosie joins Kate to discuss how, for some people with vaginismus, reading erotica and/or watching a sexy movie can be game-changing when it comes to using dilators…
We’re delighted to be collaborating with psychosexual and relationship therapist Kate Moyle for our #dilatingisdoable series. Throughout the series, we will talk about each of the tips from our ‘Dilating is Doable (even fun, sometimes)’ illustration by Hazel Mead, from both a personal and a professional perspective. This time, Vaginismus Network co-founder Lisa joins Kate to discuss how, for some people, it’s important to be present and have no distractions when dilating…
We often hear about vaginismus as an isolating condition no one bothers with. So it was amazing to hear from Nina Parnham, a midwife and women’s health practitioner, and her client Sarah. Through communication and initiative, they worked together to improve Sarah’s pain. From physio, to meditation – nothing was off the table! This really was a team effort, so team member Natalie got chatting to both of them.
We’re delighted to be collaborating with psychosexual and relationship therapist Kate Moyle for our #dilatingisdoable series. Throughout the series, we will talk about each of the tips from our ‘Dilating is Doable (even fun, sometimes)’ illustration by Hazel Mead, from both a personal and a professional perspective. This time, Vaginismus Network co-founder Lisa joins Kate to explain how talking about dilation with friends can help to normalise it…
We’re delighted to be collaborating with psychosexual and relationship therapist Kate Moyle for our #dilatingisdoable series. Throughout the series, we will talk about each of the tips from our ‘Dilating is Doable (even fun, sometimes)’ illustration by Hazel Mead, from both a personal and a professional perspective. This time, Vaginismus Network co-founder Lisa joins Kate to discuss how making dilators a part of your bedroom can help…
CONTENT WARNING: This post contains references to sexual abuse and self-harm which could be triggering for some readers.
We’re delighted to be collaborating with psychosexual and relationship therapist Kate Moyle for our #dilatingisdoable series. Throughout the series, we will talk about each of the tips from our ‘Dilating is Doable (even fun, sometimes)’ illustration by Hazel Mead, from both a personal and a professional perspective. This time, Vaginismus Network co-founder Kat Wilson joins Kate to discuss using dilators alongside sex toys…
Katrin shares her experience of trying to sweep vaginismus under the rug for many years, to finally overcoming it at her own pace. She now helps others who are struggling with vaginismus and can be found at katrinwithlove.com, and on Instagram as @pain.free.and.intimate.
We’re delighted to be collaborating with psychosexual and relationship therapist Kate Moyle for our #dilatingisdoable series. Throughout the series, we will talk about each of the tips from our ‘Dilating is Doable (even fun, sometimes)’ illustration by Hazel Mead, from both a personal and a professional perspective. This time, Vaginismus Network co-founder Kat Wilson joins Kate to discuss how giving dilators humorous names can help…
We’re delighted to be collaborating with psychosexual and relationship therapist Kate Moyle for our #dilatingisdoable series. Throughout the series, we will talk about each of the tips from our ‘Dilating is Doable (even fun, sometimes)’ illustration by Hazel Mead, from both a personal and a professional perspective. This time, Lisa joins Kate to discuss how keeping a dilation diary can help…
We are always in awe of those who reach out to share their stories, and we want to thank network member Krista for being so open in sharing her experience of living with vaginismus. We think this is an interesting read for medical professionals and GPs. If vaginismus sufferers would like to read it, please be aware that it does come with a content warning as it includes PTSD and very graphic accounts of certain medical procedures. As always, we are a support network, not professionals, and are here to share the experiences of everyone living with vaginismus.
We’re delighted to be collaborating with psychosexual and relationship therapist Kate Moyle for our #dilatingisdoable series. Throughout the series, we will talk about each of the tips from our ‘Dilating is Doable (even fun, sometimes)’ illustration by Hazel Mead, from both a personal and a professional perspective. This time, Vaginismus Network volunteer Natalie joins Kate to discuss why it’s okay to take a break…
We’re delighted to be collaborating with psychosexual and relationship therapist Kate Moyle for our #dilatingisdoable series. Throughout the series, we will talk about each of the tips from our ‘Dilating is Doable (even fun, sometimes)’ illustration by Hazel Mead, from both a personal and a professional perspective. This time, Vaginismus Network volunteer Natalie joins Kate to discuss how including dilating in your routine can make a real difference…
We’re delighted to be collaborating with psychosexual and relationship therapist Kate Moyle for our #dilatingisdoable series. Throughout the series, we will talk about each of the tips from our ‘Dilating is Doable (even fun, sometimes)’ illustration by Hazel Mead, from both a personal and a professional perspective. This time, Vaginismus Network co-founder Kat Wilson joins Kate to discuss using them in the bath…
We’re delighted to be collaborating with psychosexual and relationship therapist Kate Moyle for our #dilatingisdoable series. Throughout the series, we will talk about each of the tips from our ‘Dilating is Doable (even fun, sometimes)’ illustration by Hazel Mead, from both a personal and a professional perspective. This time, Vaginismus Network co-founder Kat Wilson joins Kate to discuss using them with your partner…
Network member Nikki first experienced symptoms of vaginismus aged 14. Here she shares her frustrating - and, at times, heartbreaking - experience of living with vaginismus. Now in her mid-twenties, Nikki has come to terms with her vaginismus and wants anyone experiencing it to know that there is hope and that it absolutely does not define you.