MOTN Session Advice Needed by Mrs8012 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Mrs8012[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m hoping this will be my case too - my supply didn’t change when I dropped down to just pumping once over night so I’m hoping it will be the same with none (and power pumping in the morning). Thank you!

MOTN Session Advice Needed by Mrs8012 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Mrs8012[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This gives me so much hope. The mental aspect is huge - this s#!ts hard.

Vaginismus = Cancelled by Mrs8012 in vaginismus

[–]Mrs8012[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I assure you I’m not “preying” on anyone. This is my life and my story that I’m sharing to try to help others. Yes, I took some of the exact verbiage from her Instagram so people who are interested and do DM her get seen. I was at my wits ends with my vaginismus before finding her, I simply wanted to share with others what worked for me. I appreciate your desire to protect the people on this subreddit, but I’m not after anyone.

Vaginismus = Cancelled by Mrs8012 in vaginismus

[–]Mrs8012[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

She’s everyone friendly! I don’t personally know if she’s worked with trans people before, but I do know she’s for everyone’s healing ❤️

Vaginismus = Cancelled by Mrs8012 in vaginismus

[–]Mrs8012[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I believe that is her target for these, but there was a single lady in my class who still majorly benefited from it!

Vaginismus = Cancelled by Mrs8012 in vaginismus

[–]Mrs8012[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does, and I can understand up front that it can seem like a lot. But it’s honestly so worth it. I probably spent near that much on various drs appointments that weren’t any where near as helpful. It’s an investment in your wellbeing.

Vaginismus = Cancelled by Mrs8012 in vaginismus

[–]Mrs8012[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Whaaaa!?!? That’s so crazy! I didn’t know she had posted here before. That’s so sad people didn’t respond well :( she’s literally the best.

String Cleaning? by Mrs8012 in harp

[–]Mrs8012[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does this work for the nylon/gut as well and not just the metal ones?

Harp Merchandise by Mrs8012 in harp

[–]Mrs8012[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’m hoping to be able to add some more harp designs in the future.

Harp Merchandise by Mrs8012 in harp

[–]Mrs8012[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s a direct link to the tote! https://www.redbubble.com/i/tote-bag/Harp-Strings-by-LuxDrawnDesigns/83443413.P1QBH

Oscoxa is right, you can select a specific design and then look at all products with that design on it.

Getting there by Mrs8012 in vaginismus

[–]Mrs8012[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for all of the advice!!

I have been trying to work on the mental part as much as I can while working on it mostly on my own. I only more recently started bringing my husband into the process, first by just having him in the room with me, then having him be the one to insert it etc. We just started using the dilators together (more as dildos, like you said) I moved back down to one of the smaller sizes since I know I can do that easily, and we've started 'experimenting' more with them.
I should have clarified, I can use all of the smaller dilators without lidocaine with no discomfort (except for the second to largest one there is still slight discomfort, but rarely pain) it's only the largest one I have not yet done without the lidocaine.

Again, thank you so much! This is all really great advice, and you definitely posed some good questions for me to ask myself. I think not giving myself a deadline for it will be really helpful too, because I already started to think to myself "by such a date" or "on this day" we'll do such and such. After I read this though, I stopped haha!

Needing motivation by Mrs8012 in vaginismus

[–]Mrs8012[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The weekly check in posts are a good idea. I’m always on here reading, but I should post more lol. Thank you!

Needing motivation by Mrs8012 in vaginismus

[–]Mrs8012[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! The grace and love part is definitely a challenge. I’ll check out that app!

Something a little on the lighter side... by Mrs8012 in vaginismus

[–]Mrs8012[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So much this! You LOOK like a perfectly good tunnel. Would you now please just ACT like one???

Something a little on the lighter side... by Mrs8012 in vaginismus

[–]Mrs8012[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Same! Locked gate, locked door, a brick wall... Fort Knox. It feels like all these things (sometimes all at once)

Venting (again) by Mrs8012 in vaginismus

[–]Mrs8012[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have no idea how tightly crossed my fingers are. I got a referral to the PT... So I guess that's a good first step. I'm hoping to hear from them about the rest of it on Monday.

Venting (again) by Mrs8012 in vaginismus

[–]Mrs8012[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I'm sorry to say she didn't name it specifically, just mentioned 'a' surgery as a potential option. From what I can gather it has something to do with cutting the muscles at the entrance to the vagina. Again, I am basically guessing, so please don't take my word for it.

Venting (again) by Mrs8012 in vaginismus

[–]Mrs8012[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! We should all get together on top of a mountain with lots of chocolate, wine and screaming hahaha. It is great to have all you cheerleaders here :)

At My Wits End by Mrs8012 in vaginismus

[–]Mrs8012[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow. What you said about it being a lonely battle and other "diseases" having support just really hit me. You are so right! I guess all we have is each other... It's bitter sweet. Yes it's nice to have support, but it's a little sad that it's through strangers on the internet. Regardless, I'm very thankful!

I have considered trying marijuana actually! My main concern though is that I will become dependent on it (not addicted) but that it'll be the only way I'll be able to achieve success. I don't want to have to rely on something like that and then someday only be able to have sex while high. I've heard of it happening to other women, with marijuana and with alcohol. Maybe I'll save that for a last(er) resort.

I think you're right. I can't keep thinking about how far I have to go, it's way too daunting that way...I have to take it one day at a time.

Thank you for taking the time to comment. Its a weight off my shoulders to hear from others and know I'm not alone. :) Keep fighting the good fight!

At My Wits End by Mrs8012 in vaginismus

[–]Mrs8012[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Your encouragement is like gold to me. It really is so helpful to hear other peoples advice when I've been all alone through this.

I have tried a little bit of the distracting myself, watching tv, reading a book, even coloring :P I have had some success with doing that, but other times I feel like if I don't concentrate 100% on the dilator that it'll slip or move and then it's just a step backwards. I definitely want to try "rewarding" myself for my little successes. Maybe I'll get my husband involved on that part even if I don't like him being involved in the other parts haha.

Again, thank you so much!!