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Vaginismus and biofeedback on Dr. Oz
What this? Dyspareunia appearing on television twice in three months? On the same show? I think we’re on a roll here, people. Or at least Dr. Oz is. Well sort of, anyway. Sometime in March 2010, the...
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Guest Post – 10+ years with vaginismus
[Dear internet, we have a guest post today! The following was written by someone who prefers to remain anonymous actually, with her permission, make that an adventurous virgin.] Picture the scene….I’m...
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Feedback understanding the difference between BDSM and painful sex
Last week, I posted an e-mail exchange between me and Ms. Sexability, about reconciling BDSM with a history of painful sex. It’s a question I’ve been struggling with as I become interested in BDSM and...
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Navigating PIV sex with a history of painful PIV
NSFW/TMI Note: The following post will contain frank (but not explicit or sexy) language about sex. There are no pictures but since we’re having grown-up talk, the content will go behind a WordPress...
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Symbolism, archetypes and stereotypes: What experts have said about vaginismus
While browsing for interesting (and often outrageous) coverage of sexual dysfunction via Google Books, I’ve occasionally stumbled across experts (doctors, sexologists, laypersons, etc.) interpretations...
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In defense of “Dysfunction”
I identify as having female sexual dysfunction. For me, it’s an accurate and neutral term, as honest as describing my eye color or my gender as feminine. (It is, however, a personal thing which I...
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Compare and contrast
My last post presented a review and critique of the feminist sexology text, A New View of Women’s Sexual Problems. It’s a different kind of review. The book was inspired by the efforts of the Working...
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Notes on MTV’s True Life: I Can’t Have Sex
Last night, December 6, 2010, at 10pm EST, MTV aired the season premiere of the television show, True Life. The episode was titled, “I Can’t Have Sex.” To produce this program, the show crew followed...
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Guest post: The Sexual Subject
[Dear internet, we have a guest poster today! The following was written by Elaine F. Bayless: Elaine F. Bayless is an author and pastor who lives in Raleigh, NC. She is currently working on a memoir...
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Guest Post: On sexual pain, consent & treatment
[Dear internet, we have a guest poster today! The following was written by someone who prefers to remain anonymous. A trigger warning applies, for questions of sexual consent and rape.] I offered about...
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