V.&Me: Vaginismus - Let's name it not shame it
"Hey, your first time might hurt a bit" might be one of the few things that has been said to you before you had penetrative sex. But what happens when things don't go to plan and it keeps hurting? Or what if your V.(agina) simply says "Hell No"? After having been challenged by vaginismus herself, professional coach Audrey Cairo decided to combine her personal and professional experience to empower women who are being challenged by these conditions. In the V.&Me Podcast series you will join her and her brave guests in real open and honest conversations of how vaginismus or other V. challenges has effected them so far.
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V.&Me: Vaginismus - Let's name it not shame it
Vulvodynia - When sex hurts - in conversation with Dr. Caroline Pukall
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Join V.&Me in conversation with the wonderful Dr Caroline Pukall, one of the co‑authors of When Sex Hurts and an internationally recognised expert in genito‑pelvic pain.
While V.&Me has primarily focused on vaginismus, this conversation widens the lens to explore vulvodynia, a chronic pain condition affecting the vulva that is often misunderstood, under‑diagnosed, and closely intertwined with other sexual pain conditions.
With her wealth of knowledge, Caroline helps us understand what vulvodynia is, potential risk factors, available treatments, and how it relates to vaginismus.
This conversation is essential listening for anyone experiencing pain involving their V, or for those looking to better understand their body and advocate for their own care.
So make yourself comfortable, or take us along on a walk, and join Caroline and me as we discuss all things related to our V.
** mentioned in the podcast
Sexlab: https://www.sexlab.ca/
If you like to participate in one of Sexlab's research, please know that they are currentlty recruiting participants related to provoked vestibulodynia and a vaginismus study (called Chestnut), find more details on https://www.sexlab.ca/participate
Books:
When Sex Hurts: Understanding and Healing Pelvic Pain
Human Sexuality: A Contemporary Introduction
Email Caroline: pukallc@queensu.ca
Socials media:
Bluesky: @QSexLab
Instagram & TikTok: qsexlab
Facebook: /sexlab.ca
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