The Advantages of a Vulvar Disorder Specialist:
Finding a vulvar disorder specialist can be extra helpful in resolving vaginismus or other vulvar disorders as the physician is usually easier to approach, has a support system for exploring new technologies for resolution, can turn you to educational links or support groups for help. However, this is not to say your physician or gynecologist does not have the skill, rather they may be perfectly sympathetic & knowledgeable about your disorder. It just depends on the results you need, the different reasons you have come to have vaginismus, and the time & money you have to invest in your health and recovery. Right now, there are more & more physicians being approached with this disorder. However, the lack of current education in this area may cause some controversial discussions. In the past, I have seen Doctors refer to vag as "frigidity" or "all in our heads" or only caused by rape. As time passes, I have seen that all these ideas may be integrated with vaginismus, however there are not a prerequisite to having vaginismus. The controversy on whether vag is physiological or psychological is ongoing. Only with repetitive research & open minds will we see change within the medical community. It is my opinion that both aspects are a possibility & that one cannot always exist without affecting the other. At this time, I have included information on specialists and clinics on the links pages. Just click on the sidebar button LINKS. Please preview them to see if you can find someone in your area. Click her to return to the homepage of the Sexuality Tutor. 
