Vulvar Vestibulitis/Vulvodynia Study

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My name is Amy Braksmajer, and I'm a graduate student in sociology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. As part of my dissertation research, I'm studying the social and cultural aspects of vulvodynia/vulvar vestibulitis. I've also been a member of this group for quite a while – mostly as a lurker – as I've had vulvar vestibulitis for approximately 10+ years.

Earlier in the year, with Dee's kind permission, I posted study details on the Vulvar Disorders Yahoo Group. Many of you responded, which was very encouraging; unfortunately, at the time, I did not have permission from my university to conduct phone interviews.

I've since received this permission, and am reposting my study details in the hopes of recruiting more participants. If you think you might be interested in participating, please see the study details listed below, which includes my contact information.

Thank you – and I hope to be able to speak to you!

Sincerely,

Amy Braksmajer

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Do you have vulvar vestibulitis? You may be eligible for a study which will explore the ways in which women experience and cope with the condition.To be eligible, you must:* have been diagnosed with vulvar vestibulitis; or* have experienced pain in the vaginal entry during sex that limits or prevents intercourse.As a participant, you will be asked to:* Complete a 90-120 minute confidential interview in a location of your choice (or, if not in NYC, over the phone).For more information, please contact Amy Braksmajer at or at abraksmajer@....