She Thought Something Was 'Wrong' with Her Body. A TV Show Helped Her Find the Answer (Exclusive)
Karren Lovejoy lived in silence for years, unable to use tampons or have sex — until a diagnosis of vaginismus changed everything. Now, she’s sharing…
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Overcoming Vaginismus: One Woman's Journey to Healing
A Ghanaian woman living in France, Karren Lovejoy, shares her personal journey of overcoming vaginismus, a condition that causes painful or impossible sexual intercourse. In her video, she details the challenges she faced, describing her initial inability to use tampons or engage in sexual activity. Lovejoy explains how she sought help from a pelvic floor therapist, undergoing months of treatment involving breathing exercises and dilator use. "She tried to put a very tiny, like the size of a cotton swab, finger in," Lovejoy recounts, highlighting a particularly emotional session. Lovejoy's story highlights the importance of seeking professional help for vaginismus and the role of support systems in recovery. Her eventual success in using tampons and overcoming the condition offers a message of hope and empowerment to others facing similar challenges.
