Vaginismus, Dyspareunia, & Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPPD)

For women struggling with a female penetration problem, they may come across the terms vaginismus, dyspareunia, and genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD) in their research. They might wonder if these terms refer to the same condition, or if not, how they are related...

Listening To Your Body

One of my favorite quotes is: “Life is a marathon, not a sprint.” This is a season for me of learning how to embrace balance, both in movement and in rest.  Running is something I started four years ago, and...

Surviving a Broken Heart

Romantic heartbreak is so common, it’s almost a human rite of passage. Most of us have had at least one failed love relationship, while some of us have had many. That special someone—the person with whom you shared your secret self,...

Vaginismus | Why do my Muscles Tighten?

In women with vaginismus, the body's limbic system sends a signal of alarm that causes the vaginal muscles to tense up involuntarily (without the individual’s conscious control). But why does this occur? Let’s explore the relationship between vaginismus and a...