About This Course
Your Struggles, Solved
Vaginismus can make intimacy painful or impossible, leading to emotional distress and relationship strain. This condition is treatable with the right approach.
You're likely facing:
- Pain During Penetration - Experiencing a "brick wall" sensation or sharp pain when attempting to insert anything, from tampons to intimate contact.
- Emotional Distress - Feeling inadequate, anxious, or frustrated about your body's response, which creates a cycle of tension and pain.
- Medical Dismissal - Encountering healthcare providers who tell you to "just relax" rather than offering real solutions for your condition.
This course teaches you practical techniques to regain control of your pelvic floor muscles through breathing exercises, gentle stretching, and proper dilator use. You'll learn to identify specific tension patterns and gradually desensitize tissues for comfortable penetration. With consistent practice, you can develop the skills to achieve pain-free intimacy and renewed confidence.
What You Will Learn
"Vaginismus is a treatable condition. With the right techniques and consistent practice, you can overcome pain and experience comfortable penetration again."
— Amanda Olson, Pelvic Health Specialist
Understanding Your Pelvic Floor
- Tension Pattern Recognition - Learn to identify specific muscle responses causing your pain, breaking the cycle of anticipation and tension.
- Anatomy Awareness - Discover how your pelvic floor muscles function and why they may involuntarily contract during penetration attempts.
Practical Relaxation Techniques
- Breathing Exercises - Master specialized breathing patterns that trigger pelvic floor relaxation, replacing anxiety with physical control.
- Gentle Stretching Routines - Practice targeted movements that gradually release chronic tension in pelvic tissues and surrounding muscles.
Progressive Desensitization
- Dilator Training Protocol - Follow a step-by-step approach to safely introduce gradually larger dilators for comfortable tissue accommodation.
- Mindfulness Integration - Combine physical techniques with mental strategies to overcome fear and build confidence during practice sessions.
You'll develop a personalized toolkit of techniques to progressively overcome painful penetration and reclaim comfortable, confident intimacy on your own terms.
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Lessons and Classes
- 1. Introduction to Vaginismus
- 2. Treating Vaginismus at Home
- 3. Exercises for Vaginismus
Your Instructor
Amanda Olson
Pelvic Floor Expert
Dr. Amanda Olson brings over 15 years of specialized expertise as a Certified Advanced Pelvic Floor Practitioner to the treatment of vaginismus. With her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and position as senior faculty at the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Institute, she's developed patented pelvic health devices now used in over 50 countries to help women overcome penetration pain.
Amanda's journey to becoming the "pelvic floor whisperer" began when she recognized how many women suffered in silence with intimate pain, often receiving dismissive advice like "just relax." This frustration fueled her mission to transform how we approach pelvic health concerns. She founded Intimate Rose to provide support between therapy sessions, creating practical solutions that women could use at home to reclaim their intimate wellbeing.
Amanda's teaching style breaks down complex pelvic floor dynamics into manageable, practical steps you can implement immediately. She combines clinical expertise with compassionate guidance, avoiding medical jargon in favor of clear, judgment-free explanations. Her unique approach integrates physiological techniques with mindfulness practices, creating a comprehensive system for overcoming vaginismus.
Course FAQ
Absolutely! This course is designed for all experience levels, including those who have never been able to use tampons or have intimate penetration. Amanda has structured the techniques to start from the very basics, guiding you through gradual progressions that build confidence and comfort at your own pace. Many of her most successful students began their journey without any prior successful penetration experiences.
The breathing exercises and gentle stretches are designed to fit into everyday routines, taking just 5-10 minutes daily. Amanda recommends practicing the dilator training in a private, comfortable setting 3-4 times weekly for 15-20 minutes. You'll learn to build these practices into your schedule in a way that feels sustainable rather than overwhelming, with guidance on creating a consistent routine that works for your lifestyle.
While partner support can be helpful, this journey is primarily for you to navigate independently. The course includes optional sections on how to communicate with partners about your progress and involves them when you're ready. Many students find working through the techniques alone first builds their confidence before introducing partner involvement, and Amanda provides specific language for these conversations.
Everyone's journey with vaginismus is unique, but most students report noticing changes in their awareness and tension patterns within the first two weeks of consistent practice. The full progression through dilator training varies from person to person, with many experiencing significant improvements within 2-3 months of regular practice. Amanda emphasizes that progress isn't always linear, but the techniques have been proven effective when applied consistently.
Unlike generalized physical therapy, Amanda's approach combines physiological techniques with mindfulness practices specifically tailored to vaginismus. The course provides detailed visual guidance on exact positioning and pressure that's often missing in clinical settings. Additionally, having these resources available for reference whenever you need them allows for consistent practice and reinforcement that's difficult to maintain with weekly appointments alone.
While dilators are an important component of comprehensive vaginismus treatment, the course begins with dilator-free techniques that create significant progress on their own. Amanda provides detailed recommendations on selecting appropriate dilators when you're ready, as well as alternatives you might already have at home. Many students find the breathing and stretching exercises provide substantial relief even before introducing dilators.
The techniques in this course complement medical treatment for conditions like endometriosis, vulvodynia, or post-surgical recovery that may contribute to penetration pain. Amanda clearly distinguishes between primary vaginismus (muscle tension) and other pain sources, helping you identify when to apply these techniques and when to seek additional medical care. Many students with complex pain conditions have found these methods helpful as part of their broader treatment approach.
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