There are times when your vagina can feel tighter than usual, and it may seem like cause for alarm. There’s a possibility there’s nothing to be concerned about, since at certain times of the month or during your lifecycle, it’s normal to feel a little tighter. However, sometimes there are ...
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This is pretty frustrating!
If you’re feeling pain when inserting a tampon, you’re probably feeling anxious about this. It’s a good thing to be concerned, because the truth is that inserting a tampon should not be painful; if it is, you will need to try and figure out the cause and find a ...
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Are you experiencing painful vaginal penetration during sexual intercourse? If so, you’re not alone. Female sexual medicine research shows that 43% of women experience some form of sexual dysfunction. The good news is that vaginal expanders can treat sexual issues. Vaginal expanders improve sexua...
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When a tampon causes pain upon insertion, it is imperative to get the situation checked out by your pelvic floor physical therapist or medical professional. You should not force the tampon if you are experiencing discomfort because this can aggravate and even cause more damage than before.
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Loosening a tight, painful rectum the easy way.
When you have a tight, painful rectum it's hard to talk about. You might believe that you're the only one experiencing rectal pain and discomfort. But you're not alone. Many men and women suffer from tig...
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What Causes Muscle Spasms in the Pelvic Area?
Most of us know well that muscle spasms in any part of the body are at best annoying, and at worst painful. For example, neck or shoulder spasms not only hurt a lot; they can also create tension headaches, but these can be eased by massage. Mus...
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I can do something about this?
If you’ve been wondering why your vagina feels too tight, and if this is normal or not, the chances are that there is probably something wrong. Whether it is normal is another question entirely – in a way, it is normal, as the problem is a lot more common than may b...
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Having a healthy sex life is essential for anyone. But when you're having pain during sex, it can take a toll on mental health and relationships. It's estimated that 31% of men and 43% of women have sexual dysfunction, showing the prevalence of sexual pain. (1)
Despite how common painful sex ca...
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VuVa Podcast
Tara Langdale-Schmidt is no stranger to pain. After all, she endured 11 surgeries for endometriosis starting at a young age. But when sex became impossible for her and her then-fiancé, and doctors were flummoxed, Langdale-Schmidt knew she had to take matters into her own hands. Her mother’s treatment for fibromyalgia sparked an idea when Langdale-Schmidt was finally diagnosed with vulvodynia, a painful condition involving the vulva, and magnetic dilators shaped like a vibrator were the answer to her prayers. Find out how she tested her product and took it to market on this episode of SheVentures.