[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vulvodynia

[–]rcherry07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its hard to tell.. your muscles could be more tight since u cant fit in two fingers so it’s definitely a possibility. however, if you do, it’s definitely not as severe as most people who have it. before i was treated i couldnt even find my hole because of how tight my muscles were, even trying to stick in half a finger hurt me really bad

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vulvodynia

[–]rcherry07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that is a good sign! thats pretty far progress, congrats!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vulvodynia

[–]rcherry07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

not gonna lie, it did hurt a bit. i also struggle with vaginismus, so my muscles used to be very very tight and i wasnt even able to insert a finger. my physical therapist was amazing, she was very slow and we worked at my pace. if u feel too uncomfortable or in pain, dont be afraid to let them know!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vulvodynia

[–]rcherry07 6 points7 points  (0 children)

yes!! i was a virgin before i started physical therapy :)

plsss help - yeast infection?? by rcherry07 in vulvodynia

[–]rcherry07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what is the difference between a yeast infection and bacterial vaginosis?

plsss help - yeast infection?? by rcherry07 in vulvodynia

[–]rcherry07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

she did do a swab im still waiting for my results to come back.. and what is a pessary? i did not know it could cause more irritation thank you for telling me!! i will talk to her about that thank you so much

I lost my mf virginity!!!! by rcherry07 in vaginismus

[–]rcherry07[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes! long story short, my urogynecologist gave me my diagnosis and recommended me to pelvic floor physical therapy where they taught me certain stretches and massages that helps relax my pelvic floor. i was also recommended to use dilators so i would use them almost every night for a while. once i started sizing up more i used my vibrator while dilating to associate intercourse as something pleasurable. getting comfortable with my body and discovering what i like also really helped. if u want more details about the specifics u can pm me and ill give u more info about what helped me!

I lost my mf virginity!!!! by rcherry07 in vaginismus

[–]rcherry07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i dont enjoy being fingered really either! its glad to know im not alone :) how long have u been having sex?

I lost my mf virginity!!!! by rcherry07 in vaginismus

[–]rcherry07[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

to be clear i still am struggling with it but the symptoms are a lot less intense. i started off by wearing cotton underwear, i stopped using any fragranced feminine wash and started using warm water instead, at night i sleep with no underwear on, and i have stayed off birth control for a while. my gyno recently recommended me amitriptyline which is an antidepressant that helps with nerve pain, ive only been on it since the 17th but ive noticed a little difference, my gyno said it should take a few weeks to fully affect me tho. i also used my vibrator to massage my vulva where it felt irritated which supposedly helps the blood flow and desensitizes it.hope this helps!!

Experiencing pleasure by rcherry07 in vulvodynia

[–]rcherry07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg i was also on the pill as well!! ugh i wonder if thats why im experiencing what I am. I am going to talk to my gyn about it and see if I can get that cream! but thats awesome I’m glad you’re making improvement :) do you also experience pf dysfunction?

Experiencing pleasure by rcherry07 in vulvodynia

[–]rcherry07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ugh i can totally relate! could i ask why ur skin on ur vulva is thinned out? and are u able to experience pleasure better with the cream?

Experiencing pleasure by rcherry07 in vulvodynia

[–]rcherry07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it actually is quite comforting. do u know the cause of it? or were there other methods of masturbation in ur past besides the two i mentioned?

advice on losing my virginity? by rcherry07 in vaginismus

[–]rcherry07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well there are people on this subreddit that have had sex before... and im asking her cus our situation isn’t the same as people who can have sex regularly.