NOUN
- muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination
How To Use vaginismus In A Sentence
- As stated earlier, in the majority of cases, vaginismus is a physical response as a result of emotional factors.
- Women with vaginismus may seek sexual contact and sexual play as long as vaginal penetration is avoided.
- Over their 5-year study, Masters and Johnson treated only 29 women with vaginismus compared to 342 women who were treated for orgasmic disorders.
- The immediate cause of vaginismus is involuntary spasm of the muscles around the lower one third of the vagina.
- Another common complaint was painful intercourse because of vaginal dryness and vaginismus.
- A history of pain with entry is most commonly associated with vaginismus and inadequate lubrication from incomplete arousal.
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- If, at any stage in your life, you've experienced a traumatic incident associated with your sexuality or your genital area, you may have developed vaginismus as a protective response to further hurt.