Vaginismus is a sexual dysfunction in which intense helplessness, fear and anxiety are seen at the same time. Some women with vaginismus think that sexual intercourse is impossible, while others think that they will feel pain and pain during sexual intercourse. The tension and contraction felt are not only for sexual intercourse, but also for gynecological examination, tampon use, etc. may also be the case for In addition, a woman can experience these when she dreams of an object or penis entering the vagina. Vaginismus is not only a physical exam but also a condition that mentally injures women.
The American Psychiatrists Association defines vaginismus as "inability to have intercourse as a result of involuntary contractions".
There is a lot of information about the vagina among the public. unfortunately it is spreading. The vagina, where the head of a newborn baby can protrude, is a physically suitable organ to receive a penis of any size, with exceptions. They usually express their pain and feelings to us as follows: tingling, tearing, perforation, fragmentation…
Vaginismus usually manifests itself in the first sexual intercourse attempt. However, it should also be known that it may develop later (for example, after gynecological examination).
How does a woman who has vaginusmus feel?
Fear, anxiety, panic, guilt, shame, insecurity, anxiety about abandonment, lack of femininity…
So why do some women experience this?
Vaginismus has both physical and psychological causes. However, in addition to these, it is seen that the effect of socio-cultural reasons is quite high. We grow up with many myths about sexuality. The wrong and incomplete information we have about sexuality affects our lives much more than we think. It is expected that women will suddenly adapt to this situation in an environment where it is forbidden to talk about sexuality and a short speech is made to the bride/groom-to-be of a family member (which is often not done) the day before marriage for sex education. Since their childhood, women have known as shameful, forbidden, dirty, sinful, disgusting. The first night they will experience sexual intercourse, they may experience terror and during sexual intercourse, when the penis is approaching or thinking about this situation, they may involuntarily close their legs and push their partner.
The first point that a couple should be sure of is the existence of a solution. Vaginismus is not destiny.
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