Healing from Vaginismus: A Trauma-Informed Approach

Our therapist and vaginismus expert, Sneha Chauhan, explains how the body remembers experiences and how psychological wounds can manifest as physical conditions like vaginismus. She discusses various triggers, from fear-based sex education to past trauma.

Vaginismus is often a response to trauma, whether it's from direct abuse, witnessing violence, or even hearing distressing news. Our vaginismus coach explains how the body stores this trauma and how our program helps address the root cause.

We practice a trauma-informed approach in all our care, especially in our vaginismus healing program. Our therapist explains what this means: creating a safe environment to understand the root cause of your fear of penetration and heal at your own pace.

Vaginismus is not just about physical pain; it's an emotional journey filled with feelings of inadequacy and self-consciousness. Our therapist explains how our 8-week healing program gives equal importance to your emotional distress, working collaboratively to address your fears.

The root cause of vaginismus lies in the subconscious mind, not in a physical defect. This is why emotional work is a necessary and critical part of our healing program, helping us address the fear and anxiety that cause the physical symptoms.

What causes vaginismus? It can be a fear of pain, past trauma, anxiety around sex, or sometimes, no clear reason at all. Understanding the potential causes is the first step toward healing.

Our experts are trauma-informed, so it's important to discuss any past experiences of abuse or trauma, as they could be a contributing factor. If a pelvic exam is needed, we ensure the procedure is as gentle and comfortable as possible.

For anyone who has ever felt shame or blame for experiencing painful sex, we want to repeat this: It's not your fault. You deserve a sexual life that is centered on pleasure, not pain.

Trauma is not just the event itself, but the deep and lasting impact it has on our minds and bodies. For many, this manifests as vaginismus, and healing begins by acknowledging these deep-rooted connections.