Did you know that there is an official Vaginismus Awareness Day? On September 15, 2015, Sh! created this day to encourage open conversations about painful sex. This special day helps people with Vaginismus feel less alone by raising awareness and understanding about this condition. Let us all show our support by spreading the word, educating ourselves, and being there for those who need it. Together, we can make a difference and help eliminate the pain and isolation.
We are excited to invite you to our in-person event designed specifically for women and vulva owners living with Vaginismus. Our panel of supportive therapists, educators, campaigners, and artists have firsthand experience with Vaginismus and are here to offer their support and insights.
Join us for an empowering and informative evening where we will discuss the physical and psychological impact of painful sex. We want to create a safe and inclusive space where you can feel heard and supported. We look forward to seeing you there!
BOOK YOUR SPACE TO VAGINISMUS AWARENESS DAY HERE:
- Date: Friday 15th of September 20203
- Venue: Akasa
- Address: 5 Prince Edward Road, Hackney Wick, London E9 5LX
- Train station: Hackney Wick
- Price: £6 (£3 towards venue hire + £3 towards the Pay It Forward Dilator Scheme)
- Book your space here: Vaginismus Awareness Day
ESTEEMED HOST:
Evie is a sex educator, sex clown and queer performer. Evie creates taboo-busting theatre and films, but also puts sex education at the core of her work – both hosting the sex-clown cabaret in London and running workshops at Sh!
EXPERT PANEL:
Hazel combines beautiful imagery and diverse characters with meaning and story, and often creates social commentary images that tackle taboos.
The Vaginismus Network is a community for people with Vaginismus that raises awareness of the condition, and connects, supports and empowers those living with it.
Fran's book My Broken Vagina is one woman's funny, moving, and sometimes awkward quest to fix her sex life, but it's the story of millions of women everywhere - half of all women have felt pain during sex.
Sarah is an experienced sex & relationship therapist who helps individuals, couples and groups overcome, manage and better understand all issues across the gender, sex and relationship fields, including Vaginismus, which she specialises in.
Do you have a question for our panel? Please send it to Renee@sh-womenstore.com and we'll endeavour to include it (anonymously).
PAY IT FORWARD
If you're looking for a way to support those who suffer from Vaginismus, consider donating to the Sh! Pay It Forward initiative. Your kind contribution of £5 will go directly to the Pay It Forward fund, which provides silicone dilators to women in need on Vaginismus Awareness Day. Your support can make a significant difference in the lives of those who are struggling with this condition.
