Vaginismus

[TehCook]

Do you mean a topical application of xylocaine? or a shot?

Progress.... I can do up to about 1 1/2 inches in diameter I think. So decent sized...

I hate this thing. Argh... I know what you mean with "why can't I just get to this last step". So stupid.

[Suzi84]

Yeah I mean a topical application. You need to use it like you would Lubricant on your dilators to make sure it's applied to the right group of muscles. If you're struggling with the last dilator that's a great way to get to it, but I wouldn't reccomend using it all the time. Eventually you want to be able to have sex without having to use anything.

I'm seeing a hypnotherapist as the moment and so far that's going really well, I'll let you know if it cures me.

How are you going with getting pregnant?

[Snooks]

I also have vaginismus. Booked in for 5 weeks for botox. Not sure if this is the way to go but tried physio - with dilators etc and did nothing for me coz apparantly I have a severe case. Very scared bout the whole botox thing but!

[Suzi84]

After having vaginismus for 4 years, I can now tell you I'm cured.

What did I need to do? I left my partner. Vaginismus was an underlying symptom of an acute anxiety disorder that I'd manage to develop since being with him.

[Snooks]

Has anyone had the botox done?

[Lulu]

After having vaginismus for 4 years, I can now tell you I'm cured.

What did I need to do? I left my partner. Vaginismus was an underlying symptom of an acute anxiety disorder that I'd manage to develop since being with him.

Has this happened since your post in Feb? Wow.

Congratulations though..I think?

[Shezazzel]

Hello
I have suffered from Vaginismus for I cant even remember how long now. I think nearly 4 years. Since I was 19. I had the same boyfriend who was my first and only and for the the forst 2 years everything was great! But then intercourse just suddenly for no reason hurt badly.
We didnt last long after that. I look back now and I see we had issues with our relationship. He was a guy that wanted sex ALL the time and then would crack it if I said no. I think that played a role in my body just saying no!
I since met the BEST guy ever and he is really understanding. Though we have not had sex for nearly a year now, I have a gyno who is great and a physio who is helping me out with the dialators. Im still so scared that I will have this for life. I cant remember anymore. And I am only 23, I look around at my friend and think that I should be in my prime! I just feel so lost and depressed.
I used to be in tears all the time about it, now im not so bad after being diagnosed and having treatment, but I just hope it works.
I find that LOTS of lube helps with the dilators.
Reading about the Botox is really interesting. I would like to kno how that goes!
I feel that my body has had a bad experience psychologically, and I need to remind it that ITS OK.!!! That that sound strange!
I would like to kno how the hypno goes too!!!!
Please keep me posted. Anyone email me when ever!
Thankyou so so so much

[jellicakes]

Hi Guys,
I was just wondering if anyone did get the botox done? Im looking into it and having trouble finding someone in Sydney that does it.

[ladyalthea]

Hi Everyone, this is my first post

I have Vaginismus as well. I'm 31, been married for almost 3 years and still have not been able to consummate my marriage. I've never been able to have sex...so I'm still a virgin

I'm wondering if anybody knows of a specialist in Melbourne I could see? I would like to find out more about the Botox treatment as well if anyone knows of someone in Melbourne who does this?

Appreciate all the help I can get! Thanks!

[Mildez]

LadyAlthea welcome to BB. I don't know any specialists in Melbourne that can help but just wanted to say I hope you can find someone suitable and that someone else can pop in here and give you some advice on who to see. I'm at the opposite end of Australia but I'll ask some of the Drs I work with (Gyneacologists) and see if they know much about the botox treatment.