How can the voices and perspectives of individuals with lived experience of vaginismus from diverse cultural backgrounds continue to shape the future of research, policy, and practice in this area?

The term levator ani syndrome has largely replaced the term vaginismus because symptoms of vaginismus typically result from levator ani muscle dysfunction. Vaginismus is a condition that causes involuntary muscle spasms or contractions in the pelvic floor surrounding the vaginal opening. Vaginismus is the involuntary contracting of muscles around the vagina, often occurring during attempted penetration. This may happen in a sexual context, but ... It can also be a result of physical trauma such as childbirth or pelvic surgery. Some women may also encounter this as a side effect of medication. Inadequate ... Jun 27, 2022 ... Vaginismus is a condition involving a spasm of your pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor muscles are the muscles that surround your vagina, bladder, and ... Vaginismus is a condition in which involuntary muscle spasm interferes with vaginal intercourse or other penetration of the vagina. ... This often results in pain ... Jul 29, 2016 ... There has been much progress in both the conceptualization and the treatment of vaginismus in the past 15 years. Details here. Oct 9, 2024 ... 1. Painful Intercourse (Dyspareunia) One of the most common indicators is persistent pain during sexual activity. Vaginismus is diagnosed through classic gynecological examination. That is to say by performing a vaginal examination. Only with this type of physical ... Oct 16, 2024 ... It is a condition in which the pelvic muscles around the vagina tighten. This tightening is not in your control. It is involuntary and subconscious.