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Feb 20, 20216 min read
Dilate or Procrastinate
I seem to have developed a serious issue with excessive procrastination in lockdown.
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Jan 18, 20215 min read
Radical Acceptance of Vaginismus
Radical acceptance: Acknowledging the reality of your own situation as it stands right now. Even if it's a bit shit.
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Dec 30, 20205 min read
Merry Inbetween-mas!
Greetings from the awkward days in-between Christmas and the New Year where nothing really happens except cheese boards and Twiglets. A.K.A
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Nov 15, 202010 min read
How to pick yourself up when everything feels hopeless
Everything listed in this post is about stopping, taking a breath and trying to reframe the situation in a more helpful way.
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Nov 11, 20205 min read
Dilating Diaries: 11th November 2020
My two month anniversary of dilating and also my first lube-ciddent (an accident involving lube).
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Nov 1, 202015 min read
Under Pressure
When we feel under pressure, we can also feel anxious and stressed out. The exact opposite of what our dilating sessions should be about.
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Oct 28, 20205 min read
Dilating Diaries: 28th October 2020
I found myself increasingly distracted by thoughts that I wasn't progressing fast enough.
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Oct 21, 20203 min read
Dilating Diaries: 21st October 2020
It's possible that I skipped a session this week. Please don't tell anyone. Shhh!
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Oct 18, 202020 min read
My Vaginismus diagnosis & treatment
My experience of getting a diagnosis and some of the treatments I had along the way.
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Oct 14, 20205 min read
Dilating Diaries: 14th October 2020
I've been using my dilators steadily for 1 month! (Round of applause please).
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Oct 11, 20203 min read
Making friends with your Vulva - through ART
I was just kicking back thinking about vaginas, and dilators. And then I found myself squatting over a mirror, sketching my own vulva.
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Oct 3, 20205 min read
How to keep motivated with Vaginismus dilator therapy
How do you maintain motivation to continue with Vaginismus dilator therapy?
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Sep 30, 20205 min read
Dilator Diaries: 30th September 2020
I'm just over two weeks into my latest 'round' of dilating and I've had some mixed results..
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Sep 27, 202013 min read
My Vaginismus Dilating Routine: Why I do it and what works for me
What I've learned from months of dilating and what works for me
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Sep 26, 20208 min read
My 2020 Vaginismus Treatment Goals
How I use goals to stay on track with Vaginismus treatment - Running before you can walk, self compassion, and celebrating small wins.
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Sep 18, 20203 min read
What's causing my Vaginismus - The Fear/Pain Cycle
What's causing my Vaginismus - How the anticipation of pain can actually cause pain
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