Vaginismus is the involuntary tensing or contracting of muscles around the vagina. Vaginismus is a common yet widely under-recognised condition. It affects up to 20% of women, girls, and people assigned female at birth.
Symptoms of Vaginismus
- Discomfort or pain during vaginal penetration
- Discomfort, pain, or inability to have penetrative sex, insert a tampon, or have a pelvic exam.
Living with Vaginismus has significant physical and emotional impacts, greatly affecting a person's quality of life.
