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Clinical Disclaimer.

Last updated: June 7, 2026

This Disclaimer explains the nature and limits of the information provided through this website and clarifies the conditions under which a clinical relationship is established.

Educational Information, Not Medical Advice

Intimate Lens is a sexuality education and counseling website founded by Dr. Ditza Katz, PT, PhD, and operated in association with Women's Therapy Center and affiliated clinicians. In this Disclaimer, the terms "Intimate Lens," "we," "us," and "our" refer collectively to Dr. Ditza Katz, Women's Therapy Center, affiliated clinicians, associated professional staff, and any future clinicians or associates who provide services through the platform.

Virtual Vaginismus Coach is a separate, affiliated educational platform. It is referenced where relevant but is not part of the primary entity defined above.

All content on this website is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition, and it is not a substitute for individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified clinician who has examined your specific circumstances. Decisions about your health should be made in consultation with appropriate professionals who know your history.

No Clinician-Patient Relationship Through Website Use

Reading content on this website, watching linked educational videos, submitting an inquiry through the contact form, or otherwise communicating with us through the website does not create a clinician-patient, therapist-client, or doctor-patient relationship between you and Intimate Lens, Women's Therapy Center, or any affiliated clinician or associated professional staff member.

Responses to inquiries submitted through the website are general in nature and are not clinical advice tailored to you. You should not act on, delay seeking care based on, or rely on these communications as a substitute for individualized care.

How Clinical Care Is Established

A formal clinical relationship begins only after each of the following has occurred:

  1. A preliminary review has determined that the service is an appropriate fit for your concerns;
  2. You have completed required intake forms, including health history;
  3. You have reviewed and signed all applicable informed-consent documents;
  4. Registration and payment for the initial appointment have been completed;
  5. The initial appointment is confirmed and held.

Until these steps are complete, you should not consider yourself a patient or client of Intimate Lens, Women's Therapy Center, or any affiliated clinician or associated professional staff member.

If You Are in Crisis

This website is not intended for emergencies of any kind. Inquiries submitted through the contact form are not monitored in real time, and a response can take up to two business days.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

If you are in emotional crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please reach out to a crisis service in your area. In the United States, dial or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day. Outside the United States, please contact your local crisis service.

If you are experiencing or fleeing intimate-partner violence or sexual assault, please contact your local emergency services or a domestic violence hotline. In the United States, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233.

How Communications Are Handled

Communications submitted through the website are handled professionally and with respect for privacy. We review messages personally and respond as appropriate.

However, submitting information through the website does not provide the protections of an established clinical relationship and should not be relied upon for urgent or emergency communication. Communications that occur within a formal clinical engagement are governed by the privacy protections, applicable professional standards, and informed-consent documents you will receive if you proceed with care. Those documents will also explain any legal or ethical obligations that may, in limited circumstances, require disclosure.

Content About Sexuality and Women's Health

This website addresses topics in women's sexual and intimate health, including vaginismus, sexual pain, painful intercourse, menopause-related changes, and related concerns. Discussion of these topics is intended for an adult audience and is presented for educational and informational purposes. Individual circumstances vary significantly, and what is described in general terms on this website may not apply to your particular situation.

Personal Responsibility

You are responsible for your own health decisions. Before acting on any information from this website, you are encouraged to consult with a qualified clinician who can evaluate your specific circumstances. You should never disregard professional medical or mental health advice or delay seeking such advice because of something you have read on this website.

Linked Resources and Third-Party Content

This website links to external resources, including videos, articles, and clinical practice websites. These external resources have their own policies and content standards, and inclusion of a link does not constitute endorsement of all content on that external site.

Changes to This Disclaimer

This Disclaimer may be updated from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.

Contact

For any question about this Clinical Disclaimer, or to inquire about counseling and clinical services, please contact us at:

Email: info@intimatelens.net