Vaginismus Programme

Week 1

  • We understand you may have researched into this topic a number of times, from googling all about painful sex to finding professionals who may be able to help.

    We’re here to bring the current research on Vaginismus from a medical and psychosexual viewpoint to help you feel understood and heard.

Week 2

  • Everyone’s experience is unique when it comes to sex. and relationships. We want to use the second week to focus on what Vaginismus means to you?

    As a group, we’ll reflect on the dynamic of painful sex, what does penetration mean to you and what values are important.

Week 3

  • It’s difficult to feel present in moments when heavy and painful symptoms caused an awful distraction. This week we’ll focus on mindfulness, breath work and active ways to be present when needed.

Week 4

  • Using what you’ve learnt in week 3, we will explore a visualisation technique, looking inward to help process mental barriers and explore why they might be in place.

    You will also be invited to explore a physical exercise in your own time and reflect in your workbooks.

Week 5

  • Sometimes helpful aids are useful when it comes to vaginismus. We can focus on ourselves by understanding what may be blocking us mentally, but it’s useful to know what aids are out there to support us, including dilators, and lube.

Week 6

  • After 5 weeks of work and reflection, a lot may be brought up for you as individual. We will use this last session to process any unquestioned questions, learn from one another and think about what you each need moving forward.

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Upcoming Group Sessions

  • Starting Tuesday 29th September 18:30- 20:30 GMT for 6 weeks

    Session dates:

    29th September

    6th October

    13th October

    20th October

    27th October

    3rd November

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  • "This workshop was the best decision I made, I am SO glad I signed up and turned up for each session. I learnt a lot about myself and vaginismus. I have no doubt each session, the workbook and now a what's app group with women like me, will, in time, help me overcome my vaginismus. I am very grateful for Ella and Zoe, and the girls I met. My vaginismus does not define me, but somehow it does, and that's ok!"

    - Former Group Participant

  • "Ella and Zoe are so compassionate and knowledgeable and created such a safe space for us to share and learn at our own pace. I found it so valuable to have a space to talk about these struggles with others who experience similar. I have kept in touch with some of the group via a Whatsapp group and we’ve had some calls together. This has made a big difference to how I feel about managing my vaginismus journey as I no longer feel alone and have accountability and support."

    - Former Group Participant

  • "The course gave me an opportunity to meet with women going through similar experiences. The facilitators had excellent knowledge on the subject and provided fantastic practical tips all whilst being sympathetic to the participants. It is difficult to get support for vaginismus and can also be expensive this group was accessible and well priced."

    - Former Group Participant

  • "Confronting my vaginismus is something I avoided for a long time, until one day I came across Zoe and Ella's Vaginismus Course through an internet search. Taking this course is one of the best decisions I made for myself in this area. Zoe and Ella created a warm, open, compassionate and inclusive space for me to understand vaginismus and also to explore the different emotional, psychological, and cultural aspects that influence it. Through the course, I feel less alone having connected with others living with this condition. I also feel more informed and empowered about the different options around supporting myself through this journey of living with vaginismus. Thank you both so much!"

    - Former Group Participant