Vulvar Pain Is Not “All in Your Head”… But Your Brain Is Definitely Involved

Chronic vulvar pain is real—and it’s not “just stress.” In this episode of Labia Logic, Drs. Ashley Fuller and Meredith McClure are joined by health psychologist Dr. Adriana Martí to unpack why persistent pain isn’t just physical—it’s neurological, psychological, and deeply interconnected. They explain how the brain and nervous system can amplify pain signals, why common advice like “just relax” misses the mark, and how approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, pain reprocessing, and a biopsychosocial model can actually help. If you’ve ever felt dismissed or confused about ongoing vulvar pain, this episode offers clarity, validation, and practical paths forward.