Vaginismus is defined as an involuntary spasm of the muscles surrounding the entrance to the vagina. That is, an involuntary contraction of the external muscles of the vagina that usually occurs in an attempt to penetrate the penis, but may also occur in an attempt to introduce erotic objects, tampons or even during a gynecological examination.
Is vaginismus a disease?
It must be made clear that vaginismus is not a disease and it has nothing to do with frigidity either. It is a psychological condition that manifests itself through a physical reaction. It should also not be confused with dyspareunia, which causes pain at the entrance to or at the bottom of the vagina when the penis is introduced into the canal but nevertheless does not prevent penetration.
How does it come about?
The causes of vaginismus are not in the vagina but in the emotional woman. Fear of intercourse, intimacy, low self-esteem, and lack of confidence are factors that cause the vaginic woman to contract not only the vagina, but the perineum, buttocks, thigh and abdomen muscles.
This difficulty can manifest itself from the first attempt, (primary vaginismus), as it can appear in women who have had sex normally and due to some trauma, are no longer able to (secondary vaginismus).
Usually, the problem is linked to some woman's fantasies, such as the fear that the vagina does not have enough space to receive the penis during sex, to feel pain or to be hurt.
Women who have vaginismus are normal and aroused, have vaginal lubrication and can even reach orgasm like any other woman when stimulated by their partner, as long as no penetration is attempted. The body desires sex, but the mind makes a "block".
Does vaginismus have a solution?
Many women end up leaving their sex life ashamed to seek help. Vaginismus is a relatively easy dysfunction to solve. The first step in treating vaginismus is to consult the gynecologist and report the problem. That way, he can refer the patient to a sexuality specialist.
There are no medicines to solve this problem. Vaginismus treatment is usually done with psychotherapy. The sessions with the psychologist will help the patient to understand the connection of her emotional problems and vaginismus.
In addition to therapy, specific vagina contraction and relaxation exercises are recommended so that penetration occurs gradually. Through exercise, the woman gets to know her body better, penetrating her fingers first, then erotic objects, until she can have normal relations with her partner. Most importantly, she should seek the right help that will enable her to have a peaceful and healthy sex life.
Understanding &Treating Vaginismus: 15 minute SAMPLE (May 2024)
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