Vaginismus Books

1. Completely Overcome Vaginismus - 2 Book Set (3rd ed.)

Mark & Lisa Carter

Well-illustrated with over 300 pages detailing the self-treatment of vaginismus. This comprehensive two book set covers all aspects of successful home treatment.

2. Office Gynecology (3rd ed.)

Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

3. The key to feminine response in marriage

Deutsch, R. (1968). New York: Random House.

Provides information on the function on the pelvic floor muscles and Kegel exercises.

4. A woman's guide to overcoming sexual fear and pain

Goodwin, A., & Agronin, M. (1997). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Provides information and exercises for resolving many sexual dysfunctions including vaginismus.

5. The new sex therapy: Active treatment of sexual dysfunctions

Kaplan, H. (1974). New York: Brunner/Mazel.

6. Private pain: It's about life, not just sex

Katz, D., & Tabisel, R. (2002). Plainview, NY: Katz-Tabi Publications.

7. Human sexual inadequacy

Masters, W., & Johnson, V. (1970). Boston: Little, Brown & Co.

Classic resource in sex therapy

8. When a Woman's Body Says No to Sex: Understanding and Overcoming Vaginismus

Linda Valins (Paperback - Feb 1, 1992)

9. Human sexual response

Masters, W., & Johnson, V. (1966). Boston: Little, Brown & Co.

Classic resource in sex therapy

10. Signs and symptoms in gynecology

Peckham, B. (1983). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

11. Counseling for sexual disorders

Penner, J., & Penner, C. (1990). Resources for Christian counseling series (Vol 26). Dallas. TX: Word Publishing.

Excellent manual for treating sexual dysfunctions.

12. Sex for dummies (2nd ed.)

Westheimer, R. (2001). Foster City, CA: IDG Books Worldwide.

13. Dr. Ruth's guide for married lovers

Westheimer, R. (1988). New York: Warner Books.

Section on the unconsummated marriage