THE BOOK I WISH I HAD
When I first developed vulvodynia, I had so many questions and very few answers. I wanted to understand what was happening to my body, why I was in pain, and most importantly, what I could do about it.
Years later, after navigating my own recovery and becoming a psychologist specializing in chronic pain, I decided to write the book I wish someone had given me back then.
Beyond Vulvodynia brings together scientific research, clinical knowledge, and lived experience to help you understand the many factors that may be contributing to your pain and explore possible paths toward recovery.
Beyond Vulvodynia brings together scientific research, clinical knowledge, and lived experience to help you understand the many factors that may be contributing to your pain and explore possible paths toward recovery.
If you're reading this, chances are you've already spent countless hours searching for answers. Perhaps you've seen different specialists, tried multiple treatments, or been told that everything looks normal, even though the pain is very real.
One of the most frustrating things about vulvodynia is that there isn't always a single, straightforward explanation. My hope is that this book will help you connect the missing pieces, understand your body more deeply, and approach your recovery with greater clarity and confidence.
Understanding your pain is part of finding your way forward.
DOES ANY OF THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
- You've been told it's "just anxiety", or that you'll have to learn to live with it.
- You've tried creams, medication, physio, acupuncture, and you still don't know what's really going on.
- You've read the horror stories at 2am and wondered if that's your future too.
- Sitting, walking, underwear or sex have become things you plan around.
- You suspect your body and your history are connected, but nobody has helped you join the dots.
WHAT'S INSIDE
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MY STORY
From the first burning in 2017 to full recovery, and everything that came in between. -
WHAT VULVODYNIA ACTUALLY IS
The types, the treatments on offer, and what "multifactorial" really means. -
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Why your pain is real, and why the alarm can keep ringing long after the fire is out. -
THE MIND
How trauma, emotions, attachment, and coping patterns can shape your experience of pain.
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THE BODY: STRUCTURE
Exploring the pelvic floor, posture, breathing, and their possible connections to pain. -
THE BODY: INSIDE
The roles of hormones, immunity, gut health, and inflammation. -
HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS
What might help, what the research says, and where evidence is still limited. -
WORKING WITH YOUR BODY
Practical exercises and techniques to support regulation and recovery
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
STARTS HERE
A comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-informed guide to help you understand the many factors that
may be contributing to your pain, and explore practical ways to support your own recovery
Beyond Vulvodynia brings together scientific research, clinical knowledge, and lived experience to help you understand the many factors that may be contributing to your pain and explore possible paths toward recovery.
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