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the arise project
supports for persons with vulvas and vaginas
living with chronic sexual pain
Impacts on Quality of Life
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Increased levels of distress & anxiety
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Increased feelings of resentment with body and wanting to detach self from body
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Increased sense of isolation
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Increased shame, guilt and self-blame
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Negative impacts on intimate relationships such as increased emotional distance, general conflict, sexual dissatisfaction
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Persons with vulvas and vaginas living with chronic sexual pain need spaces pre- and post- diagnosis where they:
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are validated by and connected with others
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can reconnect to their bodies
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can process the emotions of their experiences
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can explore their sexual expression & identity
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The Arise Project offers
art therapy groups & workshops
as well as resources and trainings for healers such as therapists hoping to start support groups in their own communities
Did you know?
Up to 1 in 4 people with vulvas and vaginas are affected by chronic vulvovaginal and pelvic pain.
At least 15% of persons with vulvas and vaginas living in North America experience chronic sexual pain.
Only 50% of people who live with this pain seek care.
Many report facing major obstacles in receiving treatment and care such as consistent dismissal from medical professionals.
