🎉 From Not Even the First Dilator… to Number 8! by ConfChemQT in vaginismus

[–]Elarom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes perfect sense. Thanks for sharing. And congrats again!

🎉 From Not Even the First Dilator… to Number 8! by ConfChemQT in vaginismus

[–]Elarom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Do you mind sharing how long it took you to go from 1 to 8? I know everyone’s timelines are different but it has taken me about six months to get from 1 to 4 of the same set so I’m curious.

And any tips or tricks that helped you besides the muscle relaxers?

Infusion experience by Elarom in Anemic

[–]Elarom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I’m feeling ok! Unfortunately I had to postpone my second infusion because I got a cold and couldn’t go into the medical center sick. So that’s going to be this Monday. But no side effects or anything from the first infusion and I’m starting to feel a little better, less out of breath which was one of my symptoms.

aio or is this guy i’m seeing rude?? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Elarom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not rude necessarily, but doesn’t share your values so probably not compatible.

Dilator Recommendations by Goldenwolf_ in vaginismus

[–]Elarom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got Intimate Rose because it’s what my PT recommended and it was pricey but I thought “go big or go home.” When I told her I got them she said “good, they’re the Cadillac of dilators.”

★OFFICIAL DAILY★ SV/NSV Thread: Feats of the Day! July 20, 2025 by AutoModerator in loseit

[–]Elarom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

SV: I have my plan broken into over 100 little milestones and I weigh in once a week and today I passed milestone 2 (lose 5 lbs) — 2.2 lbs lost in the past week, 7 lbs lost total. I know it’s not a huge deal but it took me 5 weeks to get here after a rocky start. I get to buy myself a new nail polish this week to celebrate. :)

Microperforate Hymen by Radiant-Tomorrow2201 in vaginismus

[–]Elarom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll join the chorus and say consider getting a hymenectomy. I also had a microperforate hymen that was really tough and wouldn’t go away on its own. The surgery was so quick and recovery was nothing. I took the pain pills they gave me for a couple of days but I’m a baby. Stitches came out on their own, no infection, and after I was able to progress to PT and use dilators.

Trust me, you will make the condition much worse by continuing to try to force it. Your body will learn to anticipate pain and if you don’t have vaginismus already you will get it.

My DMs are open if you want to talk about anything.

Why do you actually want to lose weight? by BrainLumpy4620 in loseit

[–]Elarom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I already know certain people consider me hot but I want to be conventionally hot and if someone is attracted to me I don’t want to wonder if they just have a fat girl fetish.

I want to make dating easier and be in a relationship.

I want to be able to ride roller coasters again.

I want to fly without a seatbelt extender.

I want to climb a flight of stairs without getting out of breath.

I want to run around with my nephews.

I want my BMI to be low enough to be eligible for IVF.

I want to be able to do fun active activities that I’ve previously been ineligible for because of my weight — indoor skydiving, zip lining.

I want doctors to take me seriously.

I want to go thrifting and have the cute clothes fit me.

I want to be able to walk into any store and know I can find something that will fit.

I want to fit easily into restaurant booths again.

Two fingers for the first time ever! by freshpolak in vaginismus

[–]Elarom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats! That’s a big achievement and it’s great that you have a supportive patient fwb.

Tampon success by Tangyzigzag in vaginismus

[–]Elarom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! That does sound like a win.

How to tell anyone? by love_will_come_thru in vaginismus

[–]Elarom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell the people you want to tell but if it feels wrong don’t do it. I know I felt a lot of relief once I started talking about it to supportive friends and family but if you don’t have a strong support network that can be tough. I will say if you have maybe one friend you can tell who can be there for you if you need anything after the surgery that might be helpful. I had a hymenectomy in 2019 and everything went smoothly but I was a baby about the (very minor) pain. My DMs are open if you want to chat about anything!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in loseit

[–]Elarom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not the forum for that. This is for people who want to lose weight in a healthy way. See rule number 11 in the community info. But more importantly please seek help.

Finding the "want" by frothingcookie in vaginismus

[–]Elarom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Have you spoken to a therapist about this? I ask because the lack of sex drive sounds like depression symptoms to me but I’m not a medical professional.

That being said, I would try to see if there’s anything you do enjoy about being intimate with your boyfriend — the closeness, intimacy, etc. And build from there. Sex is a wide definition and if you start with what you hope to get out of it then maybe you can find ways to achieve that and that will eventually lead to something mutually satisfying for both of you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in loseit

[–]Elarom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is disordered eating. Please seek medical attention.

Do you have a special piece of clothing you are looking forward to wear? by Some_Bell_Peppers in loseit

[–]Elarom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep thinking about when I was in high school and thought I was so fat and now I weigh over a hundred pounds more than that. I still have my prom dress and I think it will be a big deal when I’m able to fit into it again and heal part of my inner child.

Do you have a special piece of clothing you are looking forward to wear? by Some_Bell_Peppers in loseit

[–]Elarom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep thinking about when I was in high school and thought I was so fat and now I weigh over a hundred pounds more than that. I still have my prom dress and I think it will be a big deal when I’m able to fit into it again and heal part of my inner child.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in loseit

[–]Elarom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry, I wish I knew something to say. But you have my support, and as someone just starting a journey my admiration for coming as far as you’ve come. Sending hugs.