Vaginismus and dyspareunia are common female conditions, affecting lives on many levels and causing physical pain, emotional anguish, and the sense of failure and sexual inadequacy. The shame that is associated with the inability to have vaginal penetrations often forces women into hiding behind a veil of silence. Healthcare professionals share the frustration in encountering a void in available resources and training regarding proper management of these conditions. This book, which includes extensive explanations, real - life stories of patients and partners, and treatment options, should be of great value to sufferers, partners, family members, healthcare professionals and spiritual leaders who will now be able to better understand the nature and management of these conditions.
© 2002 Ditza Katz & Ross Lynn Tabisel

"I support and endorse the spectacular clinical expertise of these professionals, as well as their efforts to thoroughly educate the public and all medical practitioners about Vaginismus. Their wealth of knowledge and experience come together to create a book that comprehensively covers it all."

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Wendy Fried, M.D., FACOG, FACS
Clinical Instructor, New York University School of Medicine;
Attending Physician, North Shore University Hospital OBGYN

"The inspiring content of this book will, undoubtedly, serve to reassure women around the world that they are not the only one who suffer of this condition, and that - yes – there is a cure!"

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William A. Granzig, Ph.D.
President, American Board of Sexology;
Dean and Professor, Department of Clinical Sexology,
Maimonides University, Miami Beach, Florida

Table of Contents (312 pages):

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Am I the Only One?
Chapter 2: The Girl Without a Hole
Chapter 3: Internet Inquiries
Chapter 4: What Is Vaginismus?
Chapter 5: Vaginismus Statistics
Chapter 6: Is There a Cure for Vaginismus?
Chapter 7: Understanding Dyspareunia
Chapter 8: What Causes Vaginismus?
Chapter 9: The Diagnosis and Symptoms of Vaginismus
Chapter 10: Coping with Vaginismus
Chapter 11: The Impact on Partner
Chapter 12: Misconceptions about Treating Vaginismus
Chapter 13: How Do Teen Girls Perceive Their Body?
Chapter 14: Yes, There Is a Cure for Vaginismus!
Chapter 15: The Blue Line
Chapter 16: Empowerment
Chapter 17: Epilog
Resources and References
Glossary
About the Authors

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