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Jordan's Story: To All the Boys I Haven’t Loved Before

Jordan shares about her experience with neuroproliferative vestibulodynia and the toll it took on her relationships.

Her StorySexMed AdvocateJune 14, 2019vestibulodynia, vestibulectomy, surgery, psychology Comment

I had vagina surgery - and I was naked and helpless

After my surgery, I was half-naked and completely helpless. It’s important to choose the right people to help you!

My StorySexMed AdvocateMay 26, 2019vestibulectomy, surgery, recovery, support Comments

Vestibulectomy Recovery - Supplies List

List of supplies that I bought for my recovery from vestibulectomy surgery.

My StorySexMed AdvocateMay 26, 2019vestibulectomy, recovery, surgery, supplies Comments

My Vestibulectomy: Part 3 - Long Term Recovery

After my vestibulectomy, I had scar tissue and tight pelvic muscles to work on in pelvic floor physical therapy.

My Vestibulectomy: Part 2 - The First Five Weeks

Overall, I think my recovery was a little better than average. I was out of work for about 2 weeks and worked from home for another 2.5 weeks. I wish I had waited a full 5 weeks before going back to work. I needed full time help the first week, but could handle my care the second week.

My Vestibulectomy: Part 1 - The Hospital

I had a vestibulectomy to treat primary, provoked vestibulodynia. The surgery removes the vestibule tissue, which surrounds the opening of the vagina.