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PenelopePond
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I just made an appt for sex therapy (nttgpr)
PenelopePond
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I'm nervous and a little scared. I should have made an appointment a long time ago. I called today and I have an appointment for tomorrow. Yikes.
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Re: I just made an appt for sex therapy (nttgpr)
TTC since 2010
lots of IUIs and 1 IVF all BFNs
FET currently on hold
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_therapy
TTC since 2010
lots of IUIs and 1 IVF all BFNs
FET currently on hold
7/30/12 - B/G twins born at 33w4d due to PPROM
BF help & support * My Charts
Good for you for doing something about it. I think many women would just live with the issue and not get help. I hope it goes well for you!
Together since 5/08 ~ Married 6/19/10 ~ TTC #1 since 8/10
BFP#1 3/26/11 ~ EDD 12/2/11 ~ Ectopic Twins left tube 7w3d
BFP#2 11/2/11 ~ EDD 7/14/12 ~ Robert Edgar born 7/18/12
BFP#3 9/28/13 ~ EDD 5/20/14 ~ Benjamin Clarence born 5/15/14
I was giving you major side eye for the thread title, but now that I've read this, I feel bad. Good luck to you, and you're absolutely doing the right thing by going.
This. Seriously, lots of luck; I hope it helps! And good for you for taking the steps to try and find something that will help!
::The sudden disappointment of a hope leaves a scar that even the ultimate fullfillment of that hope cannot fully erase:: Thomas Hardy
Good for you! My friend's mom is one of the country's leading sex therapists and surrogates and while it seems weird at first she has been able to help a LOT of people. Good luck to you!
This x1000! Way to go girl! Hope you can get the O!!
Good luck! I was seeing a physical therapist for painful intercourse. Didn't know they existed until my urologist recommended one. And it helped out so much!
It was actually not bad at all. She was very nice and it wasn't weird at all talking to her about this sort of thing. Hope you have someone you are going to be comfortable with. It helps a lot!
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Good luck to you!! (I probably need to go for my lack of sex drive these days).
I hope it works for you!!
EDD 07/29/2017
I have the opposite problem...I always want sex. And of course DH never wants sex. Go figure. His is because of low testosterone though.
I did the same thing! And exactly the same experience, it was not awkward at all and EXTREMELY beneficial. I can now have sex without pain -- I honestly didn't realize that was normal for most women!
We've been thinking of seeing a sex therapist, too, because years of painful sex with the assumption it was our fault/bad relationship has led to some PTSD and panic reaction from me as we move towards sex, and low self-esteem for him. But no local sex therapists are on our insurance, and it's freaking expensive off of it...a convenient excuse to put it off.
But the most important thing I have to say is GOOD FOR YOU!!! Here's to hoping the therapist is fabulous and you can get to O soon!
And not to offer advice you may have heard a million times...but I will say I never O'd until I bought a Magic Wand by Hitachi. Worked miracles for me. In case you haven't heard of it (I hadn't).
GOOD LUCK!
Thank you!
I hope you can continue getting help. It's too bad it's not covered by your insurance. Mine will be (with a copay) so I didn't have any reason not to make an appointment.
I'm interested in why the therapist thinks I can't O. I personally think it's a mental thing. My brain doesn't shut off. We'll see though. I've tried a few "toys" for myself, and they haven't worked. I'm hoping she can install and on/off switch (kidding!) for my brain. If it is medication she recommends I hope I can take it while TTC/pregnant. It would suck if I started the process now but couldn't do anything about it for awhile...although I've been waiting so long, what's ten more months (optimistically)?
Thanks again
ETA: I hope I didn't imply that you're using the lack of insurance coverage to get out of seeing a doctor. If I did, I apologize. And there's also a chance I'm worrying too much and that never occurred to you. Either way, I know therapy is expensive, and I wouldn't be going if it weren't covered.
I'm really interested to see how it goes for you. My husband has been wanting me to go for years, for the exact same reason, but I've been dragging my feet because I feel ashamed.
I really hope it helps you! If it does, then maybe I'll actually consider it for myself ...
TTC #1 since Aug. 2010
OB/GYN: DH SA (Sept. 2011): Normal -- Round 1 (11/27/11): 50mg Clomid = BFN -- Round 2 (12/27/11): 50mg Clomid = BFN
Hormone specialist: CD 21 b/w (May 2012): Normal -- Thyroid: slightly low
RE: CD 2 b/w (Oct 2012): Normal -- HSG (Oct 2012) - normal (for the most part), Retroverted/Retroflexed Uterus. Otherwise normal shape and no tubal blockages.
**Unexplained Infertility**
Second opinion (12/16/13):
DH: Excellent SA
Me: Slightly elevated AMH, slightly low FSH, low thyroid, extremely low DHEA,
Jan 2, 2014: Clomid cycle (100mg), 2 great follies at 28mm and 31mm (no cysts so far), great lining and fantastic timing = BFN
Jan 30, 2014: Clomid cycle (100mg) + .5mg Dexamethason + 81mg Aspirin = BFN
2015
Testosterone level was 20. Estradiol & Progesterone also low. Hormone pellets for 1 year + Progesterone. Numbers looked great while on pellets. After pellets, Testosterone down to 5! Taking a break from all the bloodwork & hormones.
2016
Looking at possible Th1 & Th2 elevations. Requesting laparoscopy.
Currently taking Pregnitude, "Female Balance" herbs, DHEA.
That is great you are seeking help for this. I think you are very brave and strong to do this. Most people would avoid the problem.
Best of luck to you!
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BFP#1 12/23/11 EDD 8/29/12. Frank P. Cirillo IV born on 8/19/12 at 2:34am. Grew his wings and went to heaven on 8/25/12.
My sweet angel Frankie. Love you so much!
BFP #2 5/21/13 EDD 1/25/14 Sam Frank P. born 1/17/14 Our rainbow baby is here!!
January 2015 PAL- Advice
Well I will try to update then
If not with specific details, then with how therapy is going in general. I feel ashamed, too. It's going to be very hard to sit in front of someone tomorrow and have all the words come out of my mouth. I know the lady has heard it all before, but still... We'll see. I hope I have a positive report to give you!
Sorry if this post is a double, but I don't see my reply. Please do update! I sometimes think I should go then other times everything is good