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Nutrition
Gluten Free Diet
Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Interstitial Cystitis Association: Food List and Diet 
Organic Food Information
Organic Consumers Association

Medical Organizations
American Academy of Dermatology

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Directory of State Medical and Osteopathic Boards
Echenberg Institute for Pelvic and Sexual Pain
The Female Genital Cutting Network

Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute
The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health

The International Society for Sexual Medicine
The International Institute of Reflexology

International Society for the Study of Vulvar Disease
The North American Menopause Society
Sexual Medicine Society of North America
Wasser Pain Management Centre
Lafayette's Urology & Holistic Health Center - Choices in Health


Specific Condition Information and Organizations
Acupuncture Organizations
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

National Qigong Association

Chronic Pain Organizations
American Chronic Pain Association

American Pain Society
Partners Against Pain
Neuro Orthopaedic Institute Group
Pain Clinician
Body In Mind
International Association for the Study of Pain

Endometriosis Organizations

Endometriosis Association
http://endometriosis.org/

Endometriosis Foundation of America

Pelvic Prolapse

Association for Pelvic Prolapse Support
Pudendal Nerve Information
Health Organization of Pudendal Education
General Pain Organizations
Pain Pathways
Hysterectomy
www.hersfoundation.org
Incontinence
https://www.parentgiving.com/elderly-care/caregiving/incontinence-issues/
Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome Organizations
Sakaguchi Urological Clinic
Lander Comprehensive Urology
IC Network
Interstitial Cystitis Association
International Society for the Study of Bladder Pain Syndrome
International Painful Bladder Foundation
The Cystitis & Overactive Bladder Foundation
Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Lichen Sclerosis Organizations
Institute for Lichen Sclerosus and Vuval Health
Association for Lichen Sclerosus and Vulval Health

Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease and Interstitial Cystitis
General Information on Lyme Disease

Pelvic Pain Organizations
International Pelvic Pain Society
Pelvic Freedom-A Resource For Pelvic Pain
Pelvic & Urological Resources & Education Helping Others with Pelvic Pain Everywhere (PURE HOPE)

Vulvodynia Organizations
National Vulvodynia Association

Vulvodynia Matters
Hymen
Imperforate Hymen or Vulvar Vestibulitis
Imperforate Hymen

Vaginismus Organizations
https://www.vaginismus.com/




Books and Journals & DVDs

Healing the Pain 'Down There' dvd www.paindownthere.com

"The Better Bladder Book" by Wendy Cohan, RN

"Pelvic Pain: The Ultimate Cockblock" by Dr. Susie Gronski, DPT, PRPC,WCS 

"The Interstitial Cystitis Solution" by Dr. Nicole Cozean,PT, D.PT., WCS and Jesse Cozean

​"Healing Painful Sex" By Deborah Coady and Nancy Fish

"Why Pelvic Pain Hurts"  by Dr. Adriann Louw

"Evidence-based PT for the Pelvic Floor" by Kari Bo, PT, PhD

Secret Suffering: How Women’s Sexual and Pelvic Pain Affects Their Relationships by Susan Bilheimer and Dr. Robert Echenberg

Healing Painful Sex: A Woman's Guide to Confronting, Diagnosing, and Treating Sexual Pain  by Deborah Coady, MD and Nancy Fish, MSW, MPH

The Pain Chronicles: Cures, Myths, Mysteries, Prayers, Diaries, Brain Scans, Healing, and the Science of Suffering by Melanie Thernstrom (Aug 17, 2010)
 
Ending Female Pain: A Woman’s Manual – The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Women Suffering from Chronic Pelvic and Sexual Pain by Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS

Medical Tips From the Inside: Things You Need to Know by Patricia Raya and Corine A. Mogenis

Beyone Embarassment by JoAnn Lake

Finding a Joyful Life in the Heart of Pain by Darlene Cohen

Pain Free for Women – The Revolutionary Program for Ending Chronic Pain by Pete Egoscue with Roger Gittines

The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook – Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief by Clair Davies, NCTMB and Amber Davies, NCTMB

The Camera My Mother Gave Me by Susanna Kaysen

Fitness for the Pelvic Floor by Beate Carriere, P.T.

Autogenic Training – A Mind-Body Approach to the Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome by Micah R. Sadigh, Ph.D.

Suffering is Optional – Three Keys to Freedom and Joy by Cheri Huber and June Shiver

Pelvic Pain and Low Back Pain – A Handbook for Self Care and Treatment by Janet Hulme, M.A., P.T.

The Interstitial Cystitis Survival Guide by Robert M. Moldwin, M.D., FACS

Interstitial Cystitis and Pain – Taking Control – A Handbook for People with IC and Their Caregivers Published by the Interstitial Cystitis Association

The Balance Within – The Science Connecting Health and Emotions by Esther M. Sternberg, M.D.

Full Catastrophe Living – Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.

The Anatomy of Hope – How People Prevail in the Face of Illness by Jerome Groopman, MD

Women and Autoimmune Disease – The Mysterious Ways Your Body Betrays Itself by Robert G. Lahita, MD, PhD

Anti-Inflammatory foods for Health: Hundreds of Ways to Incorporate Omega-3 Rich Foods into Your Diet to Fight Arthritis, Cancer, Heart Disease, and More by Barbara Rowe, MPH, RD, LD, CNSD and Lisa Davis, PhD, PA-C, CNS, LDN

Recipes for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) – Great-Tasting Recipes and Tips Customized for Your Symptoms by Ashley Koff, RD

Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain – The Practice of Informed Touch by Donna Finando, LAc, LMT and Steven Finando, PhD, Lac

Female Sexual Pain Disorders by Dr. Andrew Goldstein

The Pelvic Floor by Beate Carrière, P.T. and Cynthia Markel Feldt, P.T.

Pelvic Pain: Diagnosis and Management by Fred M. Howard, M.S., M.D. with C. Paul Perry, M.D., FACOG, James E. Carter, M.D., Ph.D., FACOG, Ahmed M. El-Minawi, M.D., M.S.C., Ph.D., Rong-Zeng Lie, M.D., MAMS, CMI

Chronic Pelvic Pain: An Integrated Approach by John F. Steege, M.D., Deborah A. Metzger, Ph.D., M.D., Barbara S. Levy, M.D.

Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Step-by-Step Guide by Beverly E. Thorn

Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, December 2003, Volume 46, Number 4 by http://www.clinicalobgyn.com

How I took control of Lichen Sclerosis, and stopped it controlling me: A self-tested, self-help guide and solution: from one sufferer to another [Kindle Edition] by D.A. Lewis


Products
All Natural Skincare and Beauty Products
Evan's Garden
Boma Sense
MyChelle

Yincare

Pelvic Pain Solutions

Bedding
The Wool Bed Company

Cleaning Products
Seventh Generation

Clothing and Undergarments
Go Commandos
Raw Ganique
Pelvic Pain Solutions

Creams
Desert Harvest

neogyn

VMagic
Indian Meadow Herbals- Belly and Vaginal Balm

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https://www.neueve.com
Devices
PainShield-a new wearable device that delivers low-frequency therapeutic ultrasound

Wearable Ultrasound Therapy

www.sitandsigh.com
www.vagikool.com

Diary
Catch My Pain
Dietary Supplements
Farr Labs
Cysto-Protek

Desert Harvest

Interstitial Cystitis
IC Network Shop
Prelief
Medication, Supplements and Coupons
Elmiron

Menstrual Products
Luna Pads

Natracare
Personal Lubricants
Desert Harvest
Slippery Stuff Lubes

Video

Educational Video- Healing the Pain 'Down There': A Guide for Females with Persistent Genital and Sexual Pain




Physical Therapy
Institute for Women in Pain- Physical Therapy Demonstration Videos

The Section on Women's Health of the American Physical Therapy Association
The Section on Women’s Health of the American Physical Therapy Association: Find A Physical Therapist
Beyond Basics Physical Therapy
Core Dynamics PT
Herman Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute
5 Point PT

www.pt-connections.com
Star PT NJ
Vanita's Physical Therapy

Your Pace Yoga: Yoga for Incontinence and Pelvic Pain
Pelvic Sanity
https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/about/
Pelvic Floor Bodywork Training Courses for PTs

beaudoinbodywork.com

Physical Therapy Tools
Dilators
Therawand



Sex and Sexuality
Sex Educators 
Holly Rae Lawson, LPC The Relationship Clinic
American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapists

Products

Grand Opening
Babeland

Eve's Garden
Oh My Sensuality Shop
Personal Lubricants
VMagic
Desert Harvest

Slippery Stuff Lubes
​SHE Intimate Fitness


Helpful Patient Blogs
www.icpbssupport.com
www.ataraschimmel.com



Mental Health Organizations
Finding a Therapist
Psychology Today
Mental Health Organizations
American Psychological Association

National Association of
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists
National Association of Social Workers
http://americanaddictioncenters.org/co-occurring-disorders/ 
Hypnosis Information
IBS Hypnosis


Victims of Abuse
Public Health Sexual Abuse Resources
RAINN
Safe Horizon
Safe Horizon en Español


Hotline Phone Numbers

Domestic Violence Hotline: 
800.621.HOPE (4673) 
Crime Victims Hotline: 
866.689.HELP (4357) 
Rape & Sexual Assault Hotline: 
212.227.3000 
TDD phone number for all hotlines: 
866.604.5350


Bridge for Pelvic Pain is a  501 (c) (3) non-profit based in Colorado Springs, CO,  U.S. We focus on helping chronic pelvic,genital and sexual pain patients world-wide. 
This website should not be used to diagnose, treat or prevent any illness or disease.  Please use any and all information listed on this website, or linked from this website, at your own discretion.  Seek the advice of a licensed physician or health care provider prior to trying any supplement, remedy or treatment that might be listed on this website and/or blog entry.  The intent for this website is for informational use only.