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A phobia is considered an excessive fear reaction, and when this fear happens in response to vaginal penetration, it's called vaginismus. Understanding what vaginismus is, why it's a psychological concern, and how to treat it is extremely important. Read on to learn more!
Although vaginismus has physical symptoms, it's actually a psychological condition, related to how a person's brain is reacting to the thought or attempt at penetration. Treatment involves treating both the psychological aspect as well as the physical symptoms that come with them. Read on to learn more!
Yes it's possible, but there are certain strategies and practices you can implement in order to prevent it from happening! Read on to learn more on how to keep it at bay!
Here at Proactive for Her, we treat (and heal!) many women who are suffering from vaginismus. Social factors in women's lives (such as religion and the environment they grew up) often contribute to vaginismus. Read on to learn more!
Sexual intercourse should be pain free and pleasurable. However that's not the case for many women. Challenges with intercourse can be due to psychological or physical reasons, and it's important to remember that there is a solution! Read on to learn more.
Vulvodynia and Vaginimus are two different conditions, with similar treatment methods. Both of multifactorial causes requiring a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment.
The term "tight vagina" has a very negative conotation. People experience tension around their vaginal canal due to a variety of reasons, and the good news is that this can be addressed!
Vaginismus is an under-reported condition in India, with varied statistics on prevelance. We suspect many women experience this condition, with no support or information, leaving them hopeless. Read on to learn more about how to diagnose and treat vaginismus.
Vaginismus is a challenging condition for a person, because it often involves a lot of self judgement and shame. As a partner, there's lots you can do to support your partner if they have vaginismus. Read on to learn how.
Wondering if you might have vaginismus? Has someone diagnosed you with the condition but you have no idea what it means? Here's your ultimate guide to understanding Vaginismus and how to get treatment!