Few things are more personal than vulvar health. Chronic vulvar pain (known medically as vulvodynia), can greatly interfere with a woman's daily activities, sexuality and overall enjoyment of life. About one in five women will experience ongoing vulvar pain at some point in their lives.

The National Women's Health Resource Center, in partnership with the Office of Research on Women's Health, at the National Institute's of Health (NIH), and other federal and non-federal partners, such as the National Vulvodynia Association, have launched the "Vulvodynia Awareness Campaign" in response to a Congressionally recognized need to bring more attention to this chronic pain condition.

This Vulvodynia & Women's Health Tool Kit, along with resources available from other partners involved in this campaign, will help you learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of this condition and where you can turn to for help.