V.&Me: Vaginismus - Let's name it not shame it Audrey Cairo

Join V.&Me in conversation with Rashmi Pithavadian.  


As a Health Sociologist and Health researcher, Rashmi has a real passion to support others to find the help they need.  Wanting to address a gap within the field, she made vaginismus her specialist area and dedicated her MSc and PhD researching vaginismus and help seeking. 

In  this episode we discuss her findings on vaginismus, help seeking and the relationship to the sense of self.


So please make yourself comfortable (or take us out on your walk) and join Rashmi and I while we are curious and reflect on all things related to vaginismus and finding support.


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Links to vaginismus related articles:


Pithavadian, R., Dune, T. & Chalmers, J. (2024). Patients’ recommendations to improve help-seeking for vaginismus: a qualitative study. BMC Women's Health, 24(203). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-03026-x 


Pithavadian, R., Chalmers, J., & Dune, T. (2023). The experiences of women seeking help for vaginismus and its impact on their sense of self: An integrative review. Women’s Health, 19. https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057231199383

Link to Rashmi’s website coming soon


 

Join V.&Me in conversation with Kim Vopni.  With a real passion for all topics related to our pelvic health, Kim is a women's health educator, author, and fitness professional better known as 'The Vagina Coach.'  

As the pelvic floor is a set of muscles we shouldn't take for granted, in this episode we make a start to get to know the important part it plays in our health.

So please make yourself comfortable (or take us with you while doing your chores) and join Kim and I while we are curious and reflect on all things related to our V's and our pelvic floor.

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www.vaginacoach.com
Social media Kim Vopni - @vaginacoach
Book: Your Pelvic Floor (https://www.vaginacoach.com/books)

Join V.&Me in conversation with the brave Georgina. 
Suffering from PTSD after an abusive relationship, vaginismus took on a different meaning but the pandemic allowed Georgina to stand still and learn of how to put herself first again.

In this episode Georgina takes the courageous step to share her story after years of living in fear of what might happen when she would open up.

So hear her story and join us for another open and honest conversation about vaginismus and more.

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CBT -  https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral or https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/overview/
V.&Me Group Coaching - https://www.audreycairo.com/vandme

Join V.&Me for the last conversation of the year where we will hear a story of  perseverance.
 From not being able to normally wear jeans due to vulvodynia or  from having a fear of getting it wrong through  her religion, the relationship between my guest and her V. had already started on the wrong foot.  
In this episode we will hear a story of bravery and strength of how she  dared to create new boundaries for herself, her faith and her V.

So make yourself comfortable and join us in another wonderful chat about vaginismus and more.

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 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vulvodynia/   https://www.jodivine.com/blogs/sexual-health/how-to-treat-vaginismus
https://www.audreycairo.com/vandme
 https://www.shushlife.com/courses/
 https://www.thevaginismusnetwork.com/

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Join V.&Me in conversation with the lovely Hannah.  After coming a long way having worked  through a mild depression there was just this one thing she knew she didn't discuss with her therapist... this thing called Vaginismus.
Vaginismus had been put on the bottom of the pile but  when getting engaged  Hannah decided she was ready to explore.  How did she move from feeling disconnected from her V.(agina) to acceptance?

This is an episode full of mindset shifts while being on this journey.

So find yourself a comfy seat or take us out for a walk  and join us in another conversation about vaginismus and more.

Please don't forget to share, discuss, rate and follow where possible.

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V.&Me Group coaching programme
Inspire dilators (Googlegoo to find a variation of prices)

Join V.&Me in conversation with Leah Tassios, the creator and founder of the GINA app.
After opening up  about her own vaginismus journey and when sharing her knowledge with a friend, Leah decided to create an app that is fully dedicated to inform and support others  to overcoming vaginismus.

In this episode Leah shares her personal vaginismus journey and what has sparked her to shine a light on sexual pain and to create hope through the GINA app.

So get ready, take us out for a walk or get your tea to join a new episode of V.&Me ;)

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https://ginaapp.com/
hello@ginaapp.com