Reflections on FOD

My heart went to the couples who suffer so much when dealing with vaginismus. I am so glad for this presentation because sadly before this, I potentially would have been one of those who would give the terrible advice: "Have a glass of wine and forget about it."

Because of this presentation, I now know there are sex therapists and even clinics that help women train their vaginas not to have "panic attacks." What I found interesting is this condition is a great illustration regarding the female desire, arousal, orgasm process because of the complex interplay of biopsychosocial factors.  So with vaginimus, the desire is there, the arousal may or may not be there but physically the walls tighten to prevent penetration. Possibly this physical reaction may be rooted in some part in anxiety.   It's easy to imagine the shame and guilt that would prevent a couple from seeking help.

All this complex interplay involved in female orgasm process is an argument against the female version of Viagra. So one pill is going to help?  Sorry drug companies, this presentation in HDF 505 shows Pfizer and the like should look elsewhere to make a profit.