90 Healing Vaginismus: Softening the Body & Reclaiming Your Pleasure.

Today we’re diving into a topic that so many women silently struggle with, but almost no one talks about openly. And honestly? We need to talk about it. We need to take it out of the shadows, out of the Google search tabs at 2am, out of the quiet shame curled up in the back of your mind… and bring it into the light.   So let’s talk about vaginismus. Yep, we’re going there today, so if you have little one’s listening, maybe this is an episode, just for you.   If you’ve ever tried to put something inside your vagina — a tampon, a finger, your partner — and your vagina basically said, “Nope, not today… or any day… bye!” Then this episode on I Love Me the Podcast is going to feel like one big exhale.   Because vaginismus is not your fault. You’re not broken. Your body isn’t betraying you. And you CAN, absolutely, heal. So brew a tea, belly-breathe, unclench your jaw (yes, I see you), and let’s talk about what vaginismus actually is… and what your beautiful body is trying to tell you.   You can take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here: https://gettingnaked.com.au/2026/04/22/e90-healing-vaginismus-softening-the-body-reclaiming-your-pleasure/   Resources…   Ep.2 Programmed For Love https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/02/14/e2-programmed-for-love/   Ep.26 Three Truths Women MUST Know About Their Pelvic Floor. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/08/28/ep-26-three-truths-women-must-know-about-their-pelvic-floor/   Ep.27 Is My Pelvic Floor Weak Or Strong? How To Tell The Difference. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/09/04/ep-27-is-my-pelvic-floor-weak-or-strong-how-to-tell-the-difference/   Yoga for the Vagina program: https://yogaforthevagina.com/   About me…   Hi, I’m Tamra Mercieca, a Self-Love Therapist, Women’s Pelvic Health Guide, and host of I Love Me The Podcast. For 20+ years I’ve been teaching people worldwide how to heal depression and anxiety naturally, strengthen pelvic health, and cultivate radical self-love.   In 2011, I founded Getting Naked, an online school offering resources and programs that help people strip away limiting beliefs and childhood conditioning so they can feel confident, connected, free in their bodies and able to love and accept themselves unconditionally.   Alongside being a mum, wife, tea lover, and drummer, I’m qualified in more than a dozen holistic healing modalities. I’ve written two books, been published worldwide (print, TV, radio, etc), and often share my passion for self-love, mental health and pelvic wellbeing at yoga and spirituality festivals.   My own journey began when I learned how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety without medication. From that, I created a ten-session self-love therapy program that now helps others do the same.   On the podcast, I share personal stories, tools and science-backed down-to-earth practices for emotional healing, women’s health, and living with more joy and freedom. May you feel more whole and more complete, by simply tuning in!   If you’d like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/   Contact…   Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/   Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.