Welcome to the VPS, a UK registered charity.

Our aims are:

  • To promote and protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of vulval pain through the provision of support, education and practical advice

  • To advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to vulval pain

We offer advice and information on all vulval pain matters. You can read detailed information about Vulvodynia, Vestibulodynia, Lichen Sclerosus, and other conditions. We also have information on sex, pregnancy, and other good advice. Find out more about us.

Patient and doctor attitudes to pain

An article called "Are we speaking the same language?" which reflects on, and discusses, patient and doctor attitudes to pain and how to get the most from your consultation.  Written by David Nunns

Article in The Guardian

The Sexual Healing section in The Guardian's G2 section responds to a query about painful sex, click here to read Pamela Stephenson Connolly's reply.

Talking helps skin

This article appeared in the Daily Mail, highlighting a new approach to skin conditions.