Vaginismus is a condition that prevents penis-vaginal intercourse as a result of involuntary and painful contraction of the pelvic floor muscles around the vagina. It is an anxiety disorder as well as a sexual dysfunction. It is not only the inability to have intercourse, but also the avoidance of gynecological examinations or constantly painful sexual intercourse. All of these are signs of vaginismus. It is frequently seen in our society. The reason for this is the existence of certain value judgments in the society, the perspective on the hymen and sexuality, the existence of false beliefs about sexuality, and the unfamiliarity of women with their bodies, which constitute the basis of vaginismus. In the society, false, superstitious information about the first night is shared and spread. As a result, this picture emerges.
What could be the causes of vaginismus?
1. A history of sexual trauma
2. False sexual stories and beliefs about the first night that the person hears from his/her environment
3. The society has strict religious and moral values
4. A dominant and authoritarian parental figure
5. Biological causes
Vaginismus is not only a problem of the woman, it is a common problem of the couple. It is a problem. The couple must take responsibility together. Treatment of vaginismus is possible. Cognitive behavioral sexual therapy technique is used as treatment. Because vaginismus is the presence of wrong thoughts and wrong beliefs of the first night. This can only be defeated by working on thoughts. Vaginismus is a serious problem for the couple.
How can it be prevented?
*Families need to give the right sexual education to their children at the right time.
*The relationship between the mother and the child, especially during the first menstrual period in adolescence, and the mother's guidance and education on this subject are very important.
*If there is no sexual intercourse, it should not be postponed, this anxiety needs to be helped before it takes root.
*Instead of obtaining wrong sexual information on the internet, we should obtain accurate information about sexuality from scientific books.
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* If there is no sexual intercourse, it must be tried repeatedly. The reason for this is that if it does not happen, the person becomes pessimistic and hopeless. . This pushes him to failure every time. His level of anxiety increases day by day.
* It should never be ignored and support from an expert must be sought without delay.
Is treatment possible?
Vaginismus is an anxiety disorder and sexual dysfunction that is quite possible to treat. It is most important for every woman to be aware of the symptoms of vaginismus and to receive psychological support without delay. As long as it is postponed, vaginismus begins to become a very damaging, exhausting and damaging factor for the couple. Because vaginismus is the couple's problem, not the woman's. Waiting is not a solution, on the contrary, it is a wearisome time that makes the anxiety even stronger
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