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Vaginismus

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Vaginismus is a sexual problem in which the muscles around the vagina contract. It is an involuntary spasm makes the vagina closed. In most cases, the causes of vaginismus are psychological (lack of sexual information, fear of pregnancy, traumatic esperiencias). It can also be caused by trauma due to sexual abuse in the past or a history of discomfort with sexual intercourse. Given the variety of factors that cause vaginismus, such as physical and / or psychological treatment it will depend on what the main cause. It either case, it is desirable that the vaginismus treatment both physically and psychologically and therefore should combine sexual Education with pelvic relaxation exercises. Also, vaginal dilation exercises under the direction of a sex therapist recommended.