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vaginismus::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | contraction, muscle contraction, muscular contraction |
Examples of vaginismus
vaginismus
Vaginismus is a muscle spasm that happens when a woman attempts intercourse.
From the psychcentral.com
Pacik said Botox works similarly to block the muscle spasms of vaginismus.
From the ocregister.com
In today's column I will explain exactly what vaginismus is and how it can be treated.
From the smh.com.au
Vaginismus can make intercourse painful, and in some cases, impossible.
From the stltoday.com
If you've already tried everything that everyone else has suggested, you may be dealing with vaginismus.
From the guardian.co.uk
Primary vaginismus occurs when a woman has never, at any time, been able to have pain-free intercourse.
From the smh.com.au
Vaginismus is painful and involuntary, so freezing the muscles that produce the effect of closing up makes sense.
From the freep.com
Vaginismus is not due to a physical abnormality.
From the smh.com.au
Treatment of vaginismus often includes both psychological and behavioral techniques, including the use of vaginal dilators.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- Muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination
- Vaginismus, sometimes anglicized vaginism is the German name for a condition which affects a woman's ability to engage in any form of vaginal penetration, including sexual intercourse, insertion of tampons, and the penetration involved in gynecological examinations. ...
- A painful muscular contraction of the vagina
- A painful spasm and contraction of the muscles of the vagina that prevents sexual intercourse. The condition results in pain when vaginal sexual intercourse is attempted or, in some cases, during a pelvic examination by a health-care provider. ...
- A strong tightening of the muscles in the pelvic area and vagina caused by fear of a painful entry before intercourse or pelvic exam.
- Painful, spasmodic contracting of the vagina, which prevents sexual intercourse/penetration. This is a somatic issue, generally brought on by unresolved childhood incest or sexual abuse trauma. At its core, this is a very deep fear of closeness, and inability to trust another.
- Recurrent or persistent involun-tary spasm of the musculature of the outer third of the vagina that interferes with vaginal penetration, which causes personal distress.
- An involuntary spasm of the muscles surrounding the vagina, making penetration painful or impossible.
- Treatment of vaginal tightness or the difficulty or inability to allow penetration for intercourse.
