According to the NHS Vulvodynia is persistent, unexplained pain in the vulva. The vulva is the female genital area including the skin surrounding the opening of the vagina.

It can happen to women of all ages.

Vulvodynia can become a long-term problem that's very distressing to live with, but much can be done to help relieve the pain.

Symptoms of vulvodynia included:

The main symptom is persistent pain in and around the vulva and vagina. The vulva usually looks normal.

• The pain may be:

• burning, stinging, throbbing or sore

• triggered by touch, such as during sex or when inserting a tampon

• constantly in the background

• worse when sitting down

• limited to part of the vulva, such as the opening of the vagina

• more widespread – sometimes it can spread over the whole genital area and the anus

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