Millions of women suffer from sexual and pelvic pain in America today, yet it is frequently misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all.
In Healing Painful Sex, Deborah Coady, MD and Nancy Fish use their combined professional expertise as a doctor and therapist who specialize in sexual pain to provide readers with an understanding of its many causes and how to treat them, from both a physical and psychological standpoint. Organized into three parts: naming the problem, getting a diagnosis, and overcoming pain, Healing Painful Sex includes medical checklists, illustrations, vignettes based on interviews with women and their healthcare professionals, treatment options, and guidance for moving forward after healing.
Coady and Fish speak honestly and directly to sexual pain sufferers’ experiences, helping them address the problem of chronic pain, understand and prevent misdiagnoses, define medical terms and conditions, and regain sexual joy.
Comprehensive, multi-dimensional, and deeply insightful, Healing Painful Sex offers women the tools to successfully take on the many challenges of sexual pain and move toward a healthy, happy future.
Have fear and pain stopped you from having intercourse?
Are you unable to use tampons, or feel like they won't fit?
Do you physically withdraw or panic during gynecological exams?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may be suffering from vaginismus, a condition that affects millions of women worldwide.
This book offers important medical information and first-person stories, including a new treatment option that has helped over ninety percent of my patients with severe vaginismus overcome this condition to go on to have pain-free, intimate relationships.
My treatment of vaginismus has put me in contact with patients from around the world and many different cultures. While each patient is unique, their stories evoke common themes-the shame of not being able to experience intercourse; guilt over lost relationships; a deep fear that their childbearing years will come and go. The stories shared by these women moved me deeply, and I felt their voices needed to be heard.
When Sex Seems Impossible: Stories of Vaginismus and How You Can Achieve Intimacy provides medical information about this condition and how it can be overcome. Equally important, the book shares the personal experiences of several of my vaginismus patients. These women volunteered to tell their stories in an effort to let their sister sufferers know that they are not alone, and do not need to suffer in silence. I admire them more than I can say.
Testimonials from Patients of Dr. Pacik for the Treatment of Vaginismus:
It has been three weeks and two days since my procedure. I was finally able to achieve intercourse tonight (full penetration)! I have learned so much about myself and my body since the procedure. I woulld highly recommend this treatment to anyone who suffers from vaginismus."
I feel like I have a real marriage now. I feel triumphant!"
Today we finally made love. It was actually incredible. I finally got to connect with him on this amazing level."
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We pride ourselves on leading the industry with the most innovative and scientifically advanced Bio-Match® product formulations for vaginal care. Our Scientific Advisory Board supports our mission to be a trusted and approved brand for the many medical communities we serve.
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- Almost Naked® Organic Personal Lubricant - Our certified organic, water-based lubricant is pH-balanced while helping you enhance your love life naturally. Made with aloe vera and infused with lemon and vanilla for a light flavor, our organic formula provides long-lasting glide without irritating chemicals or sticky cleanup.
- BioNourish™ Ultra Moisturizing Vaginal Gel with Hyaluronic Acid - Nearly one in five women ages 18 to 50 experience vaginal dryness. It's not just a symptom of menopause. Dryness, and associated discomfort or unnatural odor, has a wide variety of causes and ranges from occasional mild symptoms to chronic irritation and atrophy.
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Designed with an FDA approved body-safe material, Ohnut’s soft and stretchy feel is cozy for all.
Ohnut is designed to feel just like skin. This comfy wearable is made from 4 rings that can be used together or individually to adjust when penetration feels too deep, without sacrificing sensation for you or your partner.
Explore adding and removing rings at any time with any position, so that both you and your partner to focus on what matters most - connection, enjoyment and fun.
- Always discreet shipping
- Comes with 4 soft rings, travel pouch, and clever conversation starters
- Ohnut width stretches to 8in (20.3cm), and height of 4 rings is 2 ¾ in (7cm) tall
- BPA, phthalate, and latex free
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Sexual wellness, pleasure and comfort—now in a silky-smooth CBD serum.
GoLove is a science-based CBD serum that heightens pleasure and satisfaction while reducing sexual pain and anxiety.
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• Body-safe, clean ingredients
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• pH-balanced & dermatologist-tested
• Safe with latex condoms & sextoys
• Created by sexologist Dr. Sadie Allison
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High-quality, safe dilators that are 100% made in the USA
We highly recommend Soul Source products. Their dialators and kits come in a variety of sizes and designs to accomodate everyone's individual therapeutic needs. As a subscriber to our newsletter you can use the discount code 'FEMINA' to get a 5% discount!
Soul Source Therapeutic Devices is a company specializing in the production of high quality vaginal dilators. Our products are manufactured in the US, using materials manufactured and purchased in the US.
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Who gets vaginal dryness?
Women can have vaginal dryness for a variety of reasons and at any age. Dryness is most common after menopause due to the loss of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.
Vaginal dryness occurs due to hormonal changes after menstruation, pregnancy, breast feeding, peri-menopause and menopause. It can also occur as a side-effect of taking certain medications, such as birth control, acne meds, antidepressants, antihistamines and fertility treatments.
- Mae is a 100% natural, body-friendly vaginal suppository used to moisturize the vagina from the inside.
- Mae is made for women experiencing vaginal dryness and designed for long-term usage.
- Each package of Mae comes with 10 individually wrapped suppositories.
Is Mae natural?
Mae's all-natural formulation contains no water or alcohol, both of which dehydrate the delicate mucous membrane of the vagina over time. Instead, Mae contains emollient plant butters for silky lubrication. As Mae has no water, there is no need to add harmful chemical preservatives. Mae has a shelf-life of 5 years based on extensive laboratory studies.
Is Mae safe to use with condoms?
Mae is not safe with latex condoms. Non-latex condoms are available at your local drugstore.
How long do I need to use Mae?
Mae takes a few weeks for most women to obtain results. However Mae’s all natural composition makes it suitable for long-term use.
Is Mae tested on animals?
No. Mae is vegan and cruelty-free certified by Leaping Bunny and PETA.
Does Mae have any preservatives?
No, Mae does not have any chemical preservatives.
We named our heroine product Mae because of all the Maes who inspire us such as Mae Jameson and Mae West. We especially love Mae West’s cheeky humor! Did you know that she was arrested for writing a Broadway play, Sex, in 1927? We salute all the Maes in our lives.
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100% natural CBD labial balm
Who gets labial skin dryness?
Although loss of labial skin moisture is most common among women who are menopausal (i.e. have not had a period for 12 months), it can affect younger women. Labial skin dryness occurs due to hormonal changes after menstruation, postpartum, during breast feeding or during peri-menopause (typically ages 40 to 50) or as a side-effect of taking certain medications, such as oral contraceptives, antidepressants, and antihistamines.
- Cleo CBD is a 100% natural CBD labial balm with dermabiotic qualities. This means that Cleo is chemical-free and water-free and helps maintain and restore your skin's natural flora.
- Cleo soothes and provides topical relief. This unique formulation has approximately 15 times (!!!) the average CBD content of other topical creams so get ready for major relaxation.
- Cleo is packaged in discrete and sanitary sachets that are perfect to use at home or pack in your car or purse.
Because Cleo is 100% natural, the consistency changes in different temperatures.
For a balm-like texture, just place your Cleo sachets in the fridge or freezer for 5-10 minutes.
For a serum-like texture, warm Cleo up in your hands or a warm place for 1-2 minutes.
Cleo is available in packs of 15 or 30 sachets, each with 3 ml of product.
Cleo was inspired by Cleopatra. Did you know Cleopatra with the inventor of lip balm?
Cleopatra was the last pharaoh of Egypt who, to solidify her throne, made lovers’ pacts with two of Rome’s most powerful political leaders – Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. She also was a scientist, who wrote many treatises and invented cosmetics, including the world’s first lip balm. We named Cleo – the world’s first labial moisturizer – as a tribute to her strength and intellect.
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