9. Missionary Impossible Pt 2: Ouch at First Touch: Understanding Vestibulodynia
Release Date: 07/16/2025
Labia Logic
Ever feel like your vulva didn’t get the memo that sex is supposed to be enjoyable? You’re not alone—and you’re not imagining things. In this episode of Labia Logic, the doctors shine a (speculum-free) spotlight on vestibulodynia—a condition that sounds like a Harry Potter spell but is actually a very real and very painful cause of sex that feels more “ouch” than “ooh.” Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure are back for part 2 of their Painful Sex series. This part covers what vestibulodynia actually is and explains why the vestibule is the unsung hero (or villain) of...
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info_outlineEver feel like your vulva didn’t get the memo that sex is supposed to be enjoyable? You’re not alone—and you’re not imagining things. In this episode of Labia Logic, the doctors shine a (speculum-free) spotlight on vestibulodynia—a condition that sounds like a Harry Potter spell but is actually a very real and very painful cause of sex that feels more “ouch” than “ooh.”
Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure are back for part 2 of their Painful Sex series. This part covers what vestibulodynia actually is and explains why the vestibule is the unsung hero (or villain) of vaginal anatomy. The docs also take us through how nerves, hormones, and your brain team up to make things uncomfortable—sometimes for years—if left undiagnosed.
From practical treatment options like topical creams and pelvic floor physical therapy, to mental health support and even surgery, the docs cover the full range of solutions with zero shame and lots of smarts.
You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of your anatomy, a newfound respect for your nerve endings, and maybe even a better vocabulary for talking about your pain. Because knowledge is power—and so is knowing that your vulva deserves better.
More about the hosts of Labia Logic:
Dr. Ashley Fuller is a Sexual Medicine Gynecologist and Vulvar Specialist in Seattle, WA.
Dr. Meredith McClure is a Menopause SpecialistSexual Medicine Gynecologist and Vulvar Specialist in Dallas, TX.
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