We know that living with vaginismus or genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD) can have a huge impact on everyday life, relationships, healthcare experiences and quality of life. Yet there is still so much we need to understand about the patient experience.
That’s why we’re always keen to support researchers who are working to improve understanding and care for people affected by vaginismus.
PhD researcher Molly Bradbury is currently carrying out research exploring the patient perspective of vaginismus/GPPPD. Molly is also one of the wonderful Vaginismus Network volunteers, so some of you may already know her!
Molly's research aims to better understand people’s experiences of vaginismus/GPPPD, with the hope of helping to improve patient-centred care and quality of life.
Want to take part?
If you have experience of vaginismus/GPPPD and would like to share your perspective, you can find more information about the study in Molly’s recruitment poster below.
If you’re interested in taking part, please contact Molly directly using the details provided in the poster below.
Your experiences matter. Research like this helps make sure that the voices of people living with vaginismus are heard — and that future healthcare is shaped around the people it is meant to support.
Molly says:
We’re looking for UK-based individuals, aged 18 or over, to take part in an online interview about their experience with dilator therapy. Participants will be compensated for their time.
Topics we will discuss include:
- Your experience of dilator therapy
- Your perspective on current NHS guidelines on dilator therapy
- To gain understanding of what you would like to see in patient education for dilator therapy
The interview will take between 45 and 60 minutes, and you will be paid for your time in online shopping vouchers.
Complete the short screening questionnaire to see if you are eligible:
If you have any questions about the study, please contact:
This study has received ethical approval by the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Research Ethics Committee, project 2025-120-KF, end date 15-09-28.
