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

Audrey Cairo

23 episodes

6 months ago

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 u...

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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 u...

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Episodes (20/23)

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

Vaginismus – Strong foundation and why pelvic health matters – in conversation with Clare Bourne, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

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 u...

8 months ago

45 minutes

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

Vaginismus - Closing the information gap - in conversation with Kate Moyle, Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist

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 comfort...

10 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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

Vaginismus - Normalizing the conversation - In talks with Dr. Sesay

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 o...

11 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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

Vaginismus - Seeking help and your sense of self - In conversation with Rashmi Pithavadian, Health Researcher

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 comfortabl...

11 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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

Your Pelvic Floor - in conversation with Kim Vopni

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 ...

11 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

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

Vaginismus - My protector

Join V.&Me in conversation with the brave Georgina. Suffering from PTSD after an abusive relationship, vaginismus took on a different meaning but the pandemic allowed Georgina to stand still and learn of how to put herself first again.In this episode Georgina takes the courageous step to share her story after years of living in fear of what might happen when she would open up. So hear her story and join us for another open and honest conversation about vaginismus and more.Don't forg...

3 years ago

52 minutes

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

Vaginismus - Restoring faith in V.

Join V.&Me for the last conversation of the year where we will hear a story of perseverance. From not being able to normally wear jeans due to vulvodynia or from having a fear of getting it wrong through her religion, the relationship between my guest and her V. had already started on the wrong foot. In this episode we will hear a story of bravery and strength of how she dared to create new boundaries for herself, her faith and her V.So make yourself com...

3 years ago

1 hour 23 minutes

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

Vaginismus - Shifting mindsets

Join V.&Me in conversation with the lovely Hannah. After coming a long way having worked through a mild depression there was just this one thing she knew she didn't discuss with her therapist... this thing called Vaginismus.Vaginismus had been put on the bottom of the pile but when getting engaged Hannah decided she was ready to explore. How did she move from feeling disconnected from her V.(agina) to acceptance?This is an episode full of mindset shifts while...

3 years ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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

(va)GINA - In conversation with Leah Tassios, creator of the GINA app

Join V.&Me in conversation with Leah Tassios, the creator and founder of the GINA app.After opening up about her own vaginismus journey and when sharing her knowledge with a friend, Leah decided to create an app that is fully dedicated to inform and support others to overcoming vaginismus. In this episode Leah shares her personal vaginismus journey and what has sparked her to shine a light on sexual pain and to create hope through the GINA app.So get ready, take us out for a w...

3 years ago

56 minutes

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

HOLE - In conversation with Holly Spillar

Join V.&Me in conversation with Holly Spillar. After multiple trips to her GP Holly knew from an early stage in her career that she wanted raise awareness of vaginismus.In this episode Holly shares her vaginismus journey and what has inspired this talented theater maker to create her solo show called HOLE.So make yourself comfortable (or take us for a walk) and join Holly and I for an open and honest conversation about vaginismus and more.Don't forget to share, lik...

3 years ago

59 minutes

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

No Entry! - In conversation with Lorna Meehan

Join V.&Me in conversation with solo theatre maker Lorna Meehan. After years of shying away of intimacy, her memories come flooding back when meeting the boy she lost her virginity to. In this episode Lorna shares her vaginismus journey and what has inspired her to create NO ENTRY!So make yourself a beverage of your liking and join Lorna and I while we reflect on vaginismus and much more.Don't forget to share, like and follow V.&Me on insta @letscallherv. **ment...

3 years ago

1 hour 14 minutes

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

Diving deep with Lisa Mackenzie of The Vaginismus Network

Join V.&Me in conversation with the lovely Lisa Mackenzie of The Vaginismus Network. Knowing the power of connecting she's been building an amazing worldwide community to support those who are being challenged by vaginismus. In this episode we dive deep into Lisa's personal story where she shares the impact that vaginismus has had on her life. From the fear of being found out, to living a parallel life, Lisa shares her journey so far and what has inspired her to now help and c...

3 years ago

1 hour 23 minutes

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

Let's talk about "my broken vagina" - in conversation with Fran Bushe

Join V.&Me in conversation with the talented Fran Bushe. Fran is an award-winning writer, comedian and performer who has been on a quest to fix her sex life and to understand her V. From a young age Fran came to realise that sex might not be as we see in the movies, believing her sexual experience was wrong and that she was the only one going through this.In this episode Fran shares her journey so far, standing still of what has led her to dedicate her career writing about her "brok...

3 years ago

1 hour 30 minutes

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

Painful sex - “A reminder that we're not alone” - In conversation with Emily Sauer, Founder of Ohnut

Join V.&Me in conversation with the wonderful Emily Sauer, who is a spreader of joy and the inventor of Ohnut*. After years of experiencing pain with deep penetration, her world changed with one crazy (brilliant) idea: What if you put a pink frosted donut on a penis to make it shorter? This is an episode full of heart, honesty and openness where Emily shares her journey of how years of blame brought her to creating change and awareness for so many others like herself who suffer from...

3 years ago

53 minutes

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

Vaginismus let's name it not same it bonus episode - V, Me & others

Join V.&Me in conversation with Me, Audrey!In this bonus episode I take a moment to talk to you directly and share a little more about myself. I'm very aware that you might have been wondering who I am....but can I just say it's way more challenging to interview myself than to interview others.So let's go for a short walk (down memory lane) together and have a natter about vaginismus and more.Don't forget to rate, share and subscribewww.audreycairo.com/vandmeFollow Instagram @...

4 years ago

31 minutes

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

Vaginismus & the B word - Rosie's journey pre & post botox

Join V.&Me in conversation with Rosie.From the moment Rosie was introduced to the word vaginismus she secretly hoped to find a practical and simple approach to carry on as normal. But the moment she was sent home with her first dilator she came to find out that things might go a little bit different.In this episode Rosie takes us on her personal journey pre botox and post botox. What has she learned so far about herself, her beliefs and her body? And did she find the solution&...

4 years ago

1 hour 26 minutes

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

Sex & Vaginismus - "Just when it started to be good it went bad"

Join V.&Me in conversation with the awesome Milly.Shortly after a big build up of losing her virginity Milly found herself feeling cheated. Just when sex was starting to get good things went bad...In this episode Milly shares her vaginismus journey so far from first time sexual experiences, painful UTIs and medical procedures to working on regaining a positive body image and mindset.It's an episode full of curiosity where we get up close and personal with lot's of laughter and refle...

4 years ago

58 minutes

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

Vaginismus - From heartbreak and anger to dating and self love.

Join V.&Me in conversation with Jenny.After the ending of a long term relationship Jenny found herself feeling worthless, angry and her confidence being knocked. Her worst fear had come true, vaginismus had been used as the reason for the break up.In our conversation Jenny shares her vaginismus journey so far. What did she learn about herself? And how did she move away from anger to focus on loving the amazing woman she really is?**mentioned in podcasthttps://adventureinself.blogspo...

4 years ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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

I'm not broken.

Join V.&Me in conversation with the wonderful Alona.After years of being disconnected from her V. and after being told that she had to go 'fix herself' Alona and I dive deeper of how she went from not being able to say the word vagina out loud to now being able to scream it from the roof tops. This is an emotional but beautiful episode where she takes us on her journey and shares the underlying reason of her vaginismus of how unconsciously her body has tried to prot...

4 years ago

1 hour 22 minutes

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

'Work in progress' - learning to move through shame

Join V.&Me in conversation about moving through shame and rebuilding self esteem. After going back and forth to the doctor my guest shares her journey about recently finding out about her vaginismus. For years she had been so hard on herself, where her inner critic told her "It's your fault!" and "What is wrong with you?!"This episode is a journey of discovery of how she moved from confusion to work in progress.So it's time to get comfortable and join me in another chat about ...

4 years ago

50 minutes