Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Vaginismus

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You're not put together wrong. 💡 You may just have vaginismus.

appear to have more vaginismus cases, but these claims need to be confirmed through more research.

Overcoming the stigma of discussing sexual dysfunction is the first step to treating vaginismus. If it would make you more comfortable, ask if you can take a friend to your appointment with you or request to see a female doctor.Healthcare experts still don't know exactly what causes vaginismus, but some risk factors include prior surgeries, infections, or childbirth-related injuries, such as vaginal tears.

are psychological; anxiety disorders and negative feelings about sex, perhaps stemming from past sexual trauma, are both linked to vaginismus. Individuals who have experienced relationship problems or had a painful first intercourse are at an increased risk for developing vaginismus.After discussing your symptoms and sexual history, vaginismus can be diagnosed very quickly through a pelvic exam, which includes a muscle evaluation.

Vaginismus is included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , the American Psychological Association's manual of official psychiatric diagnoses, because of the psychological aspects of the condition. In fact, the DSM recently incorporated vaginismus into a larger condition called

. To qualify for a GPPPD diagnosis, you must experience at least one of the following symptoms for a minimum of six months:Vulvovaginal or pelvic pain during either attempted or completed intercourseTightening pelvic floor muscles in anticipation of vaginal penetrationmanaging any negative emotions that surround vaginal penetration. Women can learn to do exercises at home to control and relax the muscles around their vagina.

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