The experiences shared in this animation were based on the real words of people living with Vulval Lichen Sclerosus (VLS); interviewed as part of the 'Living with Vulval Lichen Sclerosus' study at the University of Bristol and University of Warwick, UK, conducted by Dr Sophie Rees.

We wanted to stir the viewer with almost palpable images, that might cause them to feel an element of discomfort in their own bodies – aiming to invoke a feeling of empathy for the pain, discomfort, shame, loss of sexual pleasure and much more experienced by those living with this condition.

Content warning: depictions of vulva and blood, themes of distress, some viewers with VLS (or without) may find this upsetting.