Navigating Intimacy: Lexi's Journey with Vaginismus, Hymenectomy, and Emotional Healing
Release Date: 12/15/2024
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info_outlineIn this heartfelt episode, Lexi shares her deeply personal journey of navigating physical and emotional challenges related to intimacy and sexual health. With the guidance of hosts Stephanie Boye, a seasoned sex educator, and Dr. Chez Leeby, a licensed marriage and family therapist, Lexi opens up about her experiences with hymenectomy, pelvic floor therapy, and finding the courage to advocate for her well-being. Together, they unpack the stigmas and societal pressures surrounding hookup culture, relationships, and self-discovery, offering listeners validation and insights into healing and empowerment.
Topics Discussed
- The emotional and physical challenges Lexi faced with tampons and intimacy.
- Diagnosis and treatment: Understanding hymenectomy and its impact.
- Pelvic floor therapy: Tools and techniques for overcoming pain.
- The emotional toll of societal pressures and feeling “behind.”
- Exploring hookup culture from a personal and reflective perspective.
- The importance of finding supportive doctors and safe spaces.
- Transgenerational trauma: How historical pain can manifest physically.
- Vulnerability and communication: Building trust in relationships.
Resources Mentioned
- **Pelvic Floor Therapy**: Learn more about pelvic health and therapy options [here](https://pelvicpain.org).
- **Psychology Today Therapist Directory**: Find a supportive therapist in your area: [Psychology Today](https://www.psychologytoday.com/).
- **"It’s Not a Trauma Olympics"** by Brené Brown: A guide to understanding and validating personal trauma.
Timestamps
00:00 Trigger Warning
00:17 Coming Up In This Episode
00:51 Welcome to 7 on Sundays
01:29 Lexi's Early Struggles with Tampons
02:39 Discovering the Hymenectomy
04:08 Navigating Sexual Experiences
16:57 Pelvic Floor Therapy
20:43 Exploring Transgenerational Trauma
22:29 Exploring Historical Trauma and Female Bonding
24:23 Navigating Hookup Culture in College
25:01 Personal Reflections on Hookup Culture
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26:02 Challenges in Current Relationships
28:51 Communicating Vulnerability in Relationships
32:03 Mindset and Physical Tools for Pain-Free Intimacy
40:37 Wrap Up
42:03 The Importance of Validation and Finding the Right Physician
44:05 Final Thoughts and Encouragement