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I know this is old, but I can't find anything current on others being sx with it. I was just dx with and need at least some comfort...so if anyone out there reads this...please mesage me

I was diagnosed with it a few years ago. I honestly haven't done anything about it because a lot of doctors just use this if they can't diagnose you with something. It's not really a big deal. It hurts when I have sex and use tampons. Do you have any serious problems that occur from it? If so then I would do your research and see about other answers.

You can go to vaginismus.com and order a kit. It was about $100 a few years ago. It came with two books written by Mark and Lisa Carter, a dvd, and 4 or 5 inserts that ranged from as small as a tampon to pretty large.

My gyno gave me that kit, but honestly it didn't really help at all. When I was younger, before I started having sex, I had VERY painful periods, to the point I was passing out from the pain and taking vicodin. My doctor put me on the Depo shot and that was the only thing that would cut the pain. I was on that for about a year and then went to Yaz. Since then I haven't had as painful periods. Maybe this has contributed to the painful intercourse, not sure?

I finally went to a doctor that actually believed I was in pain! He had no idea what to do, but he sent me to a pelvic specialist. He understood my pain. He had me go to pelvic physical therapy. I was going once a week in which I got almost like electricial therapy to train my muscles. In between sessions I would do kegel exercises to keep my muscles trained. I am by no means 100% better, but I have seen improvement. It still hurts when my boyfriend enters me, but it is much more bearable. The therapy also gave me a cream that actually numbs that area so I won't feel as much pain. I feel that these things have helped a lot. Like I said, I am still experiencing pain and my doctor stated that it will take some time to recover.

I am just happy that someone finally believed me! If anyone would like to talk about this please feel free to message me. Just know that there is help out there and to keep working at it.

I have this problem also. I was actually looking at that kit on vaginismus.com yesterday! I wondered if it really worked,or if it was just a rip-off. The price is still listed at $100. It would be worth the price if it actually helped. I'm 42 years old,and I've never had sex that wasn't painful. I also have trouble with tampons. I'm not able to use cardboard applicators at all. I've also had social anxiety my whole life,so I've never had the nerve to discuss this problem with a doctor.

Personally that kit did not work very much for me...it isn't really realistic...when I went to my gyno they gave me a sample of that kit to try out, maybe that could be an option for you to try out before you spend a lot of money?

It might work fantastic for you, but for me it wasn't as helpful as my physical therapy.

Thanks. I won't waste my money on it then.