Vaginismus

What is vaginismus?

Vaginismus is a spasm or contraction of the muscles around the vagina. This can happen during sexual intercourse. It can also happen when you try to insert a tampon into the vagina, or during a Pap test.

What are the causes of vaginismus?

• Fear of sex
• Anxiety
• Past sexual abuse or trauma
• Negative emotions towards sex
• Scar tissue
• Tight pelvic floor muscles
• Tight connective tissue
• Chronic constipation
• Digestive dysfunction

What are the symptoms of vaginismus?

• The main symptom of vaginismus is painful, and sometimes impossible, vaginal penetration.

What's The Next Step?

At Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, our certified physical therapists will provide you with a thorough evaluation to determine what the best treatment plan will be for you. We understand how inhibiting pain and stiffness can be, and we want to help get you back to comfortably living your life. We'll help lift all of your physical stresses away!

Please email receptionmadison@pelvichealthnj.com to book an appointment, or call our office at 908-443-9880.