Painful sex, including conditions like vaginismus, affects at least 1 in 10 women /vulva owners.
The most important thing is to know that you're not alone. This is more common than you might think. From understanding the causes to exploring treatment options, you don’t have to suffer in silence. There is help - and hope! Our blog posts below provide practical tips and support to help you navigate painful sex and vaginismus.
Vaginismus is a painful condition that affects countless women & vulva owners. For those experiencing it, vaginismus can profoundly impact intimate relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. This article explains what...
What began as tears of frustration and a strawberry-glazed doughnut has blossomed into the sweetest of sexual revolutions, heralded by one woman and felt by masses. We are thrilled to...
Hi there Sh! team, First of all, I want to say a big thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating the Sh! vibrating dilators. I’ve made so...
You may have heard of Vaginismus? Or maybe not? Read on to learn more about this painful condition which affects so many women & vulva owners. What is Vaginismus? Vaginismus...
'I recently purchased a new sex toy - specifically the Rabbit Vibrator from Sh! I'm in a really positive and healthy place with my dilating; I've tackled 'the beast' as the largest...
Having vaginismus need not be a barrier to having a baby. Not everyone wants children. Not everyone wants penetrative sex. Not every vagninismic person identifies as a woman and not...
With Vaginismus Awareness Day just around the corner, the team at Sh! have been hard at work talking to you about what life is like when you like with Vaginismus....
"Dear Sh! I've been trying to lose my virginity but I can't. We have tried so many times but I always stop him before he goes in all the way...
Dear Sh! I'm trying to find a gel that numbs internally. After having a laparoscopy and finding out that I have problems with my ovaries, sex is obviously painful. The...
There are many reasons why people choose a slim sex toy. Some have narrow vaginas or experience vaginismus. Others find that thicker toys don’t do it for them. Slim toys...
The 15th of September was Vaginismus Awareness Day and we were delighted to have been joined by Lisa Mackenzie, co-founder of the Vaginismus Network, Sarah Berry, a psychosexual therapist and...
You may have heard of Vaginismus? Maybe you have a friend or partner who have told you about it? Or maybe you are one of the estimated 2 in 1000...
Me and my gf, both virgins, tried to have sex for the first time recently. Everything was going fine for a while, we went through our general routine of oral...
Hi Sh! Team, I find this really difficult and awkward to talk about but I'm guessing you are probably very used to it. I went through an almost 2-year long dry spell...
Dear Sarah,I’ve always found trying to have sex difficult. The first time I expected it to hurt but it never got better, my boyfriend had trouble penetrating and it was...
Dear Sh! I've just been told I have something called Vaginismus. I've spent years wondering why I couldn't have proper sex with boyfriends (and usually getting dumped because of it)....
Lymphoedema is an important issue that we think should be talked about much more than it is, particularly the often-ignored fact that it can impact people's sexual health and sexual...
Vaginal dryness is an issue for many women and vulva owners. Not only is dryness uncomfortable or even painful, but many feel their bodies are failing them if their vagina...
Sex without pain - it's our right. Right? An American survey, the 'National Survey of Sexual Health and Behaviour' has produced some startling statistics. Described as 'the largest national sex...
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