Treatments

Dilate or Procrastinate

I seem to have developed a serious issue with excessive procrastination in lockdown.

Feb 20, 20216 min read

Radical acceptance: Acknowledging the reality of your own situation as it stands right now. Even if it's a bit shit.

Jan 18, 20215 min read

Greetings from the awkward days in-between Christmas and the New Year where nothing really happens except cheese boards and Twiglets. A.K.A

Dec 30, 20205 min read

Everything listed in this post is about stopping, taking a breath and trying to reframe the situation in a more helpful way.

Nov 15, 202010 min read

My two month anniversary of dilating and also my first lube-ciddent (an accident involving lube).

Nov 11, 20205 min read

When we feel under pressure, we can also feel anxious and stressed out. The exact opposite of what our dilating sessions should be about.

Nov 1, 202015 min read

I found myself increasingly distracted by thoughts that I wasn't progressing fast enough.

Oct 28, 20205 min read

It's possible that I skipped a session this week. Please don't tell anyone. Shhh!

Oct 21, 20203 min read

My experience of getting a diagnosis and some of the treatments I had along the way.

Oct 18, 202020 min read

I've been using my dilators steadily for 1 month! (Round of applause please).

Oct 14, 20205 min read

I was just kicking back thinking about vaginas, and dilators. And then I found myself squatting over a mirror, sketching my own vulva.

Oct 11, 20203 min read

How do you maintain motivation to continue with Vaginismus dilator therapy?

Oct 3, 20205 min read

I'm just over two weeks into my latest 'round' of dilating and I've had some mixed results..

Sep 30, 20205 min read

What I've learned from months of dilating and what works for me

Sep 27, 202013 min read

How I use goals to stay on track with Vaginismus treatment - Running before you can walk, self compassion, and celebrating small wins.

Sep 26, 20208 min read

What's causing my Vaginismus - How the anticipation of pain can actually cause pain

Sep 18, 20203 min read