{"id":3371,"date":"2020-02-14T12:51:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T12:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/vaginismus-wenn-die-scheide-dicht-macht\/"},"modified":"2022-11-03T02:45:40","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T02:45:40","slug":"vaginismus-when-the-vagina-is-closed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vulvani.com\/en\/vaginismus-when-the-vagina-is-closed\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaginism: When the vagina is closed"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is not clear how many people are affected by vaginism. It is estimated that around two to ten percent of all womxn<\/a> suffer from vaginism. The problem here is that it is (almost) not talked about at all. There is a lack of education and openness, which often leads to feelings of shame and further tabooing<\/a> of the subject. So let\u2019s get started to remove the taboos and talk about vaginism in detail!<\/p>

What is vaginism?<\/h3>

Vaginism is a sexual dysfunction or pain disorder, which can be both organic and psychological. It is a persistent or recurrent involuntary cramping or tension of the pelvic floor and the outer third of the vaginal muscles, which makes the entrance to the vagina appear very narrow or closed. The muscle contractions cannot be consciously controlled or stopped at that moment. Due to the tight muscle contraction, vaginal intercourse, gynaecological examinations or the introduction of period products<\/a> are very painful or even impossible. It is important to stress that the person concerned cannot control the tension! Muscle cramping is unintentionally caused by the body. The severity of the illness varies greatly from person to person and the experience is therefore completely personal.<\/p>

Primary vs. secondary vaginism<\/h3>

A general distinction is made between two different forms of vaginism. The differentiation is based on whether vaginal penetration has already been achieved or not. It is therefore critical when the symptoms first appeared.<\/p>