What is Vaginismus?
Vaginismus is a sexual problem in which sexual intercourse cannot take place and becomes impossible, together with pain, pain and fear, which are among the female sexual dysfunctions. Vaginismus is not a problem that a woman causes knowingly/willingly.
According to DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria, it is defined as the presence of repetitive or continuous involuntary contractions in the muscles of the outer 1/3 of the vagina that prevent sexual intercourse. .
When we look at it in general terms, vaginismus is seen as a problem that distracts women from sexual pleasure, causes them to have problems in their couple relationship, and also as an obstacle to those who want to have children.
Reasons of Vaginismus
The problem of vaginismus is not due to a single cause, it is a problem that contains more than one cause. If we give an example of the main reasons;
- Fear of the first night
- Fear of pain-pain
- Fear of bleeding
- Conceiving Fear
- Sexual myths
- Lack of sexual knowledge
- Traumatic events/experiences
- Anxiety
- Sexual abuse
Vaginismus Symptoms
The common vaginismus problem in our country is also the question of 'Am I vaginismus? How do I know if I have vaginismus?' It is a process that starts with the search for answers to the questions. Although there are symptoms that vary from person to person, the symptoms that are frequently heard are as follows;
- Involuntary contractions that prevent sexual intercourse
- Not being able to let her touch the vagina
- Avoiding sexual intercourse
- Inability to get the penis into the vagina
- Not being able to have a gynecological examination
- Not being able to touch the vagina
p>- Closing the legs during intercourse
Vaginismus Treatment
The solution of the problem in women who have vaginismus problems primarily ensures that the mind and body move in harmony. It has been observed that if negative thoughts about sexuality change and the mind relaxes, there will also be physical relaxation.
There are more than one treatment method in solving the problem of vaginismus.
Sexual therapy The main thing in the idea is to enable the woman to discover her own body, to aim to eliminate the contractions and negative thoughts and beliefs experienced during sexual intercourse.
When couples accept this problem and do not delay, when they seek professional support, they will see that this problem is a solvable sexual problem.
One of the most important issues to be considered in the support process is that the specialist you will receive support from is a sexual therapist and a specialist working intensively in this field, which can greatly contribute to getting rid of this problem.
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