Are there any other women on here dealing with pain related to sex? I wanted to share what I’m going through because I feel like not enough people talk about this issue.
I was diagnosed with vulvodynia (chronic vulvar pain) about 3 years ago. It makes sex so painful that it’s impossible for me to have it. I went from doctor to doctor, but none of them really knew how to treat it. It was incredibly difficult coping with my diagnosis. I saw all my girl friends enjoying pain-free sex and I didn’t know why I couldn’t enjoy it like they did. Sex is such a big deal in our society and not being able to have it made me feel like I’m not a real woman… It made me feel like I’m broken…
It wasn’t until very recently that I began seeing a physical therapist for my condition. Now, for the first time ever, I feel like I’m actually seeing progress. My pain has begun to decrease and PT has helped me become more attuned to my body. It’s a slow process, but I’m finally beginning to teach my body that sex doesn’t have to be painful. I’m no longer ashamed of my body and I’m no longer afraid to talk about my condition. I’m starting to finally feel like an actual woman.
Having chronic pain doesn’t make you broken. If anyone on here is suffering from vulvodynia, vaginismus, or any other kind of pain related to sex, I want you to know that you’re not alone. I’m telling you that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, because I’m beginning to see it for myself.
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