vaginismus…

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female reproductive anatomy, causes, painful intercourse, uterus, female reproductive anatomy, mid-sagittal, vaginismus, involuntary spasm, the muscles surrounding the vagina that closes the vagina, condition causes, penetration to be difficult, painful, impossible, vaginismus, considered a sexual dysfunction, a complex condition, several possible causes, result from past sexual trauma, abuse, psychological factors, a history of discomfort, sexual intercourse, no cause, determined, vaginismus, uncommon condition, occurring in less than 2% of women, in the us, women, varying degrees of vaginismus often develop anxiety regarding coitus, penetration, intercourse, painful, does not mean that they cannot achieve, sustain sexual arousal, very sexually responsive, have orgasms, clitoral stimulation, women, vaginismus, seek sexual contact, sexual play, vaginal penetration is avoided, inability, vaginal penetration, intercourse, primary symptom, vaginal pain, attempts at intercourse, attempted pelvic exam is common, a gynecological examination, confirm the diagnosis of vaginismus, note whether there, involuntary muscle contraction, fingers, inserted, vagina, reproduces the pain the woman feels, intercourse, a medical history, complete exam is important to rule out other causes, dyspareunia, pain, sexual intercourse, treatment of choice, vaginismus, extensive therapy program that combines education, counseling, behavioral exercises, exercises include pelvic floor muscle contraction, relaxation, kegel exercises, to improve voluntary control, vaginal dilation exercises, recommended using plastic dilators, done under the direction of a sex therapist, treatment should involve the partner, treatment should gradually include more intimate contact, ultimately resulting in intercourse, educational treatment, information, sexual anatomy, physiology, sexual response cycle, common myths, sex, provided, treated by a specialist in sex therapy, success rates, generally very high, vaginismus is one common cause of female sexual dysfunction, lead to dissatisfaction, discord in intimate relationships, problem, lead to erectile dysfunction, in the male partner after repeated unsuccessful attempts at intercourse, have pain associated, intercourse, difficulties, successful vaginal penetration, discuss this, a woman finds intercourse painful, should seek medical evaluation right away, pain continues to be endured, part of sex, increases the risk of conditioning a vaginismus response.