The body response of vaginismus results in having an over-active, or tight pelvic floor. So if you’re in the midst of your healing journey and you haven’t gained FULL control of your pelvic floor yet, please leave the standard kegel exercises for later.. You can read the full details of the dangers of kegel exercises …
When Should You Begin Doing Kegel Exercises?
Do you experience pelvic pain? Has your medical professional given you the following advice? Before taking on this advice, I want you to know… Doing kegel exercises when your pelvic floor is not ready for them can actually INCREASE your pelvic pain! You see… The body response of vaginismus in particular results in having an …
Are Kegels Overrated?
Have you been told to ‘just do your kegels’? You may have found that your medical professional has thrown this word around like it’s the solution to all intimacy-related challenges! Kegels CAN be great! But doing kegel exercises when your pelvic floor is not ready for them can actually INCREASE your pelvic pain! Standard kegels …
The Dangers Of Kegel Exercises
Has YOUR medical professional told you to do your kegels? Before you follow their advice, I urge you to consider a few important factors… Because doing kegel exercises when your pelvic floor is not ready for them can actually INCREASE your pelvic pain! Since standard kegel exercises (and kegel exerciser balls) aim to strengthen the …
Kegels For PUH-leasure
The day I discovered kegel balls was an exciting one! When I found this tool at a sex store I visited, the store clerk explained that doing certain exercises, or even just walking around with the ball inside your vagina actually help strengthen and tone your vaginal pelvic floor muscles. I also learned that this …
Regain Control Of Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
You’re on the vaginismus journey. You’ve been through thick and thin. You’ve decided to take action and undergo the necessary emotional healing and physical therapy in order to work up to having penetrative sex. And you’ve made progress! You’ve been able to gain partial control of your pelvic floor muscles and achieve some penetration. In …
Bicep Curls For The Pelvic Floor
It was a Saturday afternoon. My best friend and I were walking up one of the busy streets of downtown Toronto, heading to a special kind of studio. We had been to a class like this once before, and left with some bruises on our legs and arms. And that was just the beginner class. …
11 Tips From Vulva Owners: What Helped Them Overcome Vaginismus
Sometimes, vaginismus might make you feel like you are all alone on your path to recovery. A path full of pain and uncertainty… Can you relate? You’re not alone! Other people have been where you are today. And they have overcome vaginismus. Now these vulva owners share 11 tips to help you in your journey. Here …