7: ‘My Vagina's A Venus Flytrap’: Talking Vaginismus with Lisa Mackenzie and Dr Wafaa Eltantawy

It’s in Netflix shows such as Unorthodox and Sex Education, but why is it still taboo to talk about vaginismus? In this episode, we discuss the condition that impacts millions of people around the world. We hear from listeners about how vaginismus has affected their mental health, sex lives and access to healthcare, plus speak to Lisa Mackenzie, founder of the Vaginismus Network, about her personal experience. We also learn more about the condition from Dr Wafaa Eltantawy, who tells us about the causes and treatment available. Go behind the scenes. Subscribe (https://bit.ly/aimyu-pod) to our newsletter to hear what inspired us to tackle the topics you're probably too squeamish to talk about.

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