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In this episode, Andrea explores vaginismus — a condition that affects many women and people with vaginas, but is often misunderstood or hidden behind silence and shame.
Because vaginismus isn’t a flaw — it’s a fear response.
And once the body feels safe again, pain can ease and pleasure can return.
If you want to see Andrea demonstrate the dilators - this episode is also on YouTube
Resources:
Come As You Are — Emily Nagoski, PhD
When Sex Hurts — Andrew Goldstein, Caroline Pukall & Irwin Goldstein
British Association for Sexual and Relationship Therapy (BASRT.org.uk)
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