V.&Me: Vaginismus - Let's name it not shame it

Join V.&Me in conversation with the experienced Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Clare Bourne. With a real passion to break down barriers Clare supports both women and men throughout on their pelvic health journey. With her wealth of knowledge we discuss the importance of our pelvic floor in relation to vaginismus, the do's and don'ts with dilating and her book ‘Strong Foundations.’  If there is one episode you need to hear then it's this one! So please make yourself comfortable (or take us with you out for your walk) and join Clare and I while we discuss all things related to vaginismus and our pelvic floor.    ** mentioned in the podcast  https://www.clare-bourne.com/  (Find her book through her website)   What did you think of this podcast? Click here to let the host know :) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1570303/open_sms] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/v.andmepodcast] Follow V.&Me on insta @letscallherv and don't forget to like, share & subscribe where possible. For information about V.&Me coaching www.audreycairo.com/vandme

Join V.&Me in conversation with the experienced Psychosexual & relationship therapist Kate Moyle. With over 10 years working in the field of Psychosexual Therapy and Sexual Wellness,  talking about vaginismus is a big part of Kate's job. With her wealth of knowledge  we discuss many great topics such as dating and relationships with vaginismus, to what to expect when seeing a psychosexual therapist, her book ' The Science of Sex,' and much more. So please make yourself comfortable (or take us with you out for your walk) and join Kate and I while we discuss all things related to vaginismus and more. ** mentioned in the podcast www.katemoyle.co.uk Book - the Science of Sex -  https://www.katemoyle.co.uk/book Podcast - The Sexual Wellness podcast - https://www.katemoyle.co.uk/podcast Follow V.&Me on insta @letscallherv and don't forget to like, share & subscribe where possible. For information about V.&Me coaching www.audreycairo.com/vandme What did you think of this podcast? Click here to let the host know :) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1570303/open_sms] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/v.andmepodcast] Follow V.&Me on insta @letscallherv and don't forget to like, share & subscribe where possible. For information about V.&Me coaching www.audreycairo.com/vandme

Join V.&Me in conversation with Dr. Aziza Sesay. As our doctors or general practitioners (GP's) are our first point of contact for any medical conditions, Dr. Sesay knows as no other the importance of her role. With a passion to inform and support, she runs a platform  called 'Talks with  Dr. Sesay'  sharing health information about common conditions on a variety conditions specifically in womens health. In this episode we have an open and honest  discussion about her own experience and her findings as a GP, and gives helpful tips of how to best prepare when seeing a health professional. So please make yourself comfortable (or take us out for a walk), and join Dr. Aziza Sesay and I while we reflect and get real about vaginismus and much more. Follow V.&Me on insta @letscallherv and don't forget to like, share & subscribe where possible. **mentioned in the podcast Talks with Dr. Sesay - https://www.talkswithdrsesay.com/ College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists - https://www.cosrt.org.uk/ Institute of Psychosexual Medicine - https://www.ipm.org.uk/ [https://www.ipm.org.uk/]  What did you think of this podcast? Click here to let the host know :) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1570303/open_sms] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/v.andmepodcast] Follow V.&Me on insta @letscallherv and don't forget to like, share & subscribe where possible. For information about V.&Me coaching www.audreycairo.com/vandme

Join V.&Me in conversation with Rashmi Pithavadian.   As a Health Sociologist and Health researcher, Rashmi has a real passion to support others to find the help they need.  Wanting to address a gap within the field, she made vaginismus her specialist area and dedicated her MRes and PhD researching vaginismus and help seeking.  In  this episode we discuss her findings on vaginismus, help seeking and the relationship to the sense of self. So please make yourself comfortable (or take us out on your walk) and join Rashmi and I while we are curious and reflect on all things related to vaginismus and finding support.  Follow V.&Me on insta @letscallherv and don't forget to like, share & subscribe where possible.    **mentioned in the podcast Links to vaginismus related articles: Pithavadian, R., Dune, T. & Chalmers, J. (2024). Patients’ recommendations to improve help-seeking for vaginismus: a qualitative study. BMC Women's Health, 24(203). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-03026- [https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-03026-x]x  Pithavadian, R., Chalmers, J., & Dune, T. (2023). The experiences of women seeking help for vaginismus and its impact on their sense of self: An integrative review. Women’s Health, 19. https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057231199383 [https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057231199383] Link to Rashmi’s website coming soon   What did you think of this podcast? Click here to let the host know :) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1570303/open_sms] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/v.andmepodcast] Follow V.&Me on insta @letscallherv and don't forget to like, share & subscribe where possible. For information about V.&Me coaching www.audreycairo.com/vandme

Join V.&Me in conversation with Kim Vopni.  With a real passion for all topics related to our pelvic health, Kim is a women's health educator, author, and fitness professional better known as 'The Vagina Coach.'   As the pelvic floor is a set of muscles we shouldn't take for granted, in this episode we make a start to get to know the important part it plays in our health. So please make yourself comfortable (or take us with you while doing your chores) and join Kim and I while we are curious and reflect on all things related to our V's and our pelvic floor. Follow V.&Me on insta @letscallherv and don't forget to  like, share & subscribe where possible. **mentioned in the podcast www.vaginacoach.com Social media Kim Vopni - @vaginacoach Book: Your Pelvic Floor (https://www.vaginacoach.com/books) What did you think of this podcast? Click here to let the host know :) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1570303/open_sms] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/v.andmepodcast] Follow V.&Me on insta @letscallherv and don't forget to like, share & subscribe where possible. For information about V.&Me coaching www.audreycairo.com/vandme