u/Chance_Somewhere_246

I was sexually abused in a past relationship and my GP informed me I most likely have vaginismus because of it. Smear tests are agonising and I'm afraid now to move on and find someone else. I have zero self esteem and perhaps that has something to do with my comfort levels (hate my body) and self conscious which I'm going to join a gym and work on my health

I see lots of things online about pelvic floor exercises etc. will this help or do I have to do therapy

If anyone has been in my situation I would appreciate it

I want to go to photography classes (not online) to learn to operate a camera, take good photos, operate Photoshop etc.

I don't mean in a professional capacity, just for myself