Testimonio desde California

My name is Dora, I live in California, and for years I’ve been asking myself, “why is this happening to me?” I would emerge myself in the pain, feeling a prisoner in my own mind. Allowing exterior circumstances, people, and my own self hate sabotage my inner peace. When I first started with Vulvodynia I didn’t know how to tell my boyfriend that I was in so much pain. So I would refuse to be with him, but when I decided to tell him he was so confused. Never heard of Vulvodynia as expected. However, we decided to fight this together. He is my biggest support and I’m so lucky he has an amazing loving heart.

In the last months I have finally felt some relief from my vulvar pain. Coconut oil with THC oil really helps. I also use Estradiol Vaginal Cream (unscented). I use magnetic dilators. I talk to my vulva everyday and let her know that is not her fault and that I love her. I avoid irritant foods, I put an ice pack over my vulva, and drink lots of water to dilute the acidity in my urine.

I know now that I have the power to control my perspective and find beauty in the midst of pain. My illness does not define me and it will not rob me from my happiness.

To all the women warriors out there who are battling with Vulvodynia and/or other vulvovaginal ailments, I know how difficult it is to talk about this and how detrimental it is to ones health. Don’t lose hope. You are not alone.