Vulvodynia and Intimacy: How Chronic Gynecologic Pain Affects Your Relationships — And How to Talk About It
Vulvodynia and intimacy collide for millions. Here’s how chronic gynecologic pain affects closeness — and how to talk about it.
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February 2026 Newsletter
This month, we’re highlighting the importance of specialized gynecologic care and how pelvic floor physical therapy is changing lives. Learn how you can help more women access the treatment they desperately need.
When Your Body Needs You to Speak Up: A Guide to Medical Self-Advocacy
Advocating for yourself at medical appointments isn’t being difficult—it’s being responsible for your healing. Practical tips for gynecologic pain.
Explaining Spoon Theory: Understanding Limited Energy
Learn how explaining spoon theory helps loved ones understand your limited energy when living with chronic pelvic pain and vulvovaginal conditions.
Why ‘It’s All In Your Head’ Is Medical Gaslighting — And What To Do About It
What happens when doctors don’t believe your pain is real? If you’re a woman with chronic gynecologic pain, you’ve likely experienced medical gaslighting —the harmful dismissal of your symptoms. Learn why this happens and what you can do to protect yourself.
How Having Access to the Right Doctor Changes Everything
Discover how having access to the right doctor transforms life with vulvovaginal pain. The Aziza Project helps connect patients with specialized care.
How Do Gynecologic Pain and Mental Health Connect?
Gynecologic pain and mental health are deeply connected. Research shows up to 79% experience anxiety. Find support and understanding.
Small Victories Despite Chronic Pain: How to Make Each Day Feel Possible
Living with chronic pain doesn’t mean giving up on meaningful days. Discover how small victories can transform your experience with gynecologic pain and help you reclaim moments of hope, one manageable step at a time.
Erica’s Story: Finding Hope Through Pelvic Floor Botox
After years of misdiagnosis, Erica found relief through pelvic floor Botox. Read how The Aziza Project helped her access the specialized care she needed in Oklahoma.