Vaginismus is a medical condition that causes vaginal muscle spasms when penetrated. We researched the condition, including symptoms, treatment and exercises.
Many young girls suffer from vaginismus, where the pelvic and vaginal muscles just tighten and clam up on their own with the patient having no control over them. Sometimes this condition can develop even later in life. But with assisted therapy, one can resume a normal life, says Dr Dr Aviva Pinto Rodrigues, Nova Fertility, Bengaluru
Sometimes, good things bring pain. For some women, sex and childbirth can be both. Materna Health is finding solutions to vaginismus and severe perineal tears.
Navigating pain for women can be a twisted maze of questions, referrals and specialists, but amid the ever-growing list of diagnoses lies a silent condition that is experienced by many. It's called vaginismus.