Vaginismus is one of the problems that is frequently mentioned when sexual problems are discussed recently. Vaginismus is a condition in which one-third of the vaginal muscles contract involuntarily during sexual intercourse, making sexual intercourse either very painful or not occurring at all. In other words, vaginismus is a state of negative hypnosis. It means that the person does not reject his/her partner without realizing it. Vaginismus is a sexual dysfunction. In vaginismus, spasms are completely involuntary. When we look at couples experiencing vaginismus, the problem is 90% often a psychological problem. This means that, with the combination of the concept of 'shame', as well as the incorrect and incomplete information that a person has acquired about sexual identity and sexuality since childhood, the problem of vaginismus has been fed subconsciously for years and appears as an insurmountable problem during intercourse. In fact, first of all, we need to understand the philosophy of vaginismus of the society. Unfortunately, the majority of people do not consider vaginismus as a problem, so they not only do not understand the person experiencing the vaginismus problem, but also blame it, and the person experiencing the problem feels helpless and alone.
- God is punishing me,
- I'm afraid I will never be able to become a mother
-What if my wife cheats on me? -Why can't I do it when everyone else does it? and many more questions. One in 10 women in Turkey has a vaginismus problem. Each individual experiences the problem with different emotions or fear, so each vaginismus story is different. However, vaginismus is not a fate to be lived with for a lifetime, of course it can be treated. Of course, men's feelings are usually spouses (men)
- If ..... he loved me, he wouldn't act like this
- I wonder if he doesn't like me or my body?
- Did he marry me unwillingly?
- Is there someone else he thinks about and desires?
Of course, these questions have no end, but the truth is that no question is enough to understand and solve vaginismus, it is necessary to know the dynamics in the subconscious. In vaginismus, there is no reluctance to have sexual intercourse; There is a desire for sexual intercourse and vaginal lubrication, but intercourse cannot be achieved even if desired. In fact, they often express that they desire their partner, but that they reject it unknowingly during sexual intercourse. As soon as it is read, it suddenly shows panic attack symptoms such as fear, excitement and palpitations, causing the vaginal muscles to contract, and intercourse cannot take place due to the fear and anxiety completely settled in the subconscious. The aim of vaginismus treatment begins with eliminating people's fears about sexuality and providing accurate information about sexuality, which is not even remotely related to reality. Vaginismus is a very special problem. Some women can have a gynecological examination but cannot have full sexual intercourse. Some do not accept any vaginal intervention. Vaginismus is the most common problem in women applying to sexual treatment centers in our country. Lack of sexual education, conservative value judgments about sexuality, the existence of sexual myths, women's unfamiliarity with their own sexual organs and even their unfamiliarity with their own bodies, and the exaggerated importance given to the concept of virginity are among the important factors in the progression and intensification of vaginismus.
In the treatment of vaginismus, the use of bald cream and psychotropic medication when alcohol is consumed. When used, it does not eliminate the problem of sleeping, getting pregnant, giving birth to a child, local anesthesia, surgical removal of the hymen or sexual intercourse under general anesthesia. There is only one solution and that is sexual therapy.
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