This 22 MAY 2021, 3pm (Saturday)
We’re running a FREE WEBINAR on Vaginismus by qualified Sexologist to help you GET CLARITY AND LEARN HOW TO:
✓ Consummate marriage painlessly and save your marital relationship
✓ Get pregnant without expensive fertility solution
✓ Please your husband/partner AND allow your body to relax and enjoy it AT THE SAME TIME
✓ Get through a pap smear or gynae exam without pain, anxiety and stress
✓ You can take back control of your body and your confidence!
Vaginismus is the involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles.
It makes sexual intercourse, conceiving naturally and gynaecological examinations very difficult, often impossible.
For quick access:
1) What is Vaginismus?
2) How do I know if I have it?
3) Treatment for Vaginismus
What is Vaginismus?
Vaginismus is an involuntary spasm of the vaginal when something is nearing or entering it.
Per the Genito-Pelvic Pain / Penetration Disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5):
Vaginismus is a condition in which women experience difficulty having intercourse and feel significant pain upon penetration or painful intercourse.
It is one of the most common female sexual problems that can severely affect quality of life and also cause subfertility issues in otherwise fertile couples.
Good news is, it can be treated.
Effects of vaginismus
Vaginismus causes tension and frustration in sexual relationships and diminishes sexual confidence because of repeatedly failed attempts.
Natural conception becomes so difficult if vaginismus is left untreated.
Both situations are highly stressful events for the vaginismus patients and their partners.
Types of Vaginismus
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- Primary vaginismus
Occurs when the woman has never been able to have penetrative sex because of the involuntary contraction of her vaginal muscles.
- Secondary vaginismus
Occurs when a woman has previously been able to have penetrative sex but is no longer able to.
- Global vaginismus
Means it is always happening, not only in penetrative sex but any object will trigger it.
- Situational vaginismus
Only occurs under certain conditions. For example, it may only happen during sex but not during other penetration like gynecological exam or tampon insertion.
Symptoms of Vaginismus
Symptoms for vaginismus may vary between individuals.
The most common sign would be the difficulty in achieving vaginal penetration or insertion.
This happens due to the uncontrolled tightness and involuntary contractions of the vaginal muscles.
It is also possible that you feel pain during the act of penetration or insertion because the muscles around the vagina are uncontrollably guarding and blocking the penetration.
Painful intercourse becomes neither enjoyable nor pleasurable and is likely to create a vicious cycle of fearful sex experience for the couple.
You may also imagine vaginismus as a defense mechanism that our brain signals to our vagina which causes the surrounding muscles to contract upon penetration.
To be really certain that you have vaginismus, you should consult a gynaecologist or a trained Women’s Health Physiotherapist because they are qualified and trained to offer you the necessary guidance.
Why do some people have it?
So far, researchers could not identify a specific reason as to why women are experiencing this. It is however usually linked with anxiety and fear of having sex.
For example, social stigma about sex and pain during sex could affect our anxiety levels as we do not know what to expect from sex.
Medical reasons such as urinary tract infection (UTI) or yeast infection, pelvic surgery or other medical side effects could also be the possible causes of vaginismus.
Treatment Options for Vaginismus
To treat vaginismus effectively, a combined treatment method like Vibrance Vaginismus Therapy is recommended.
Both physical and psychological aspects need to be considered by the therapist for the vaginismus treatment to be effective.
We are the pioneers of this method in Malaysia with extensive experience since 2018 and has achieved results significantly faster than other known non-comprehensive approaches in the country.
You can learn more about our pioneering combined approach here.
One of the main methods used in curing vaginismus is called desensitisation.
This is where we deal with the fear and anxiety while training the vaginal muscles to experience the feeling of penetration. Muscle relaxations and Kegel exercises will also be done to help relax the surrounding muscles.
Apart from physical therapy, sex education is also an important part of your vaginismus treatment for you to get to know your body better. Having awareness and knowledge will let us know what to expect and how to deal with sex in a more positive manner.
With more practice (especially when you involve your partner), you can absolutely overcome and cure vaginismus faster.Another important aspect is that – Practice makes Permanent.
Unfortunately, the same holds true if we somehow ‘practice’ more with the wrong methods or if we ignore the condition.
Our body will end up “learning” the undesired behaviour and reactions, and we will need more time and therapy to get out of this situation.
The most undesirable effect is our fear of pain during sex — it can ruin our relationships, confidence, and self-esteem!
We also combine specialised vaginismus-pelvic physical therapy and various methods that are customised to your individual circumstances so that the condition can be effectively overcome
>85% Clients
achieve their first successful penetration with our therapy
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Ready to Cure Your Vaginismus?
If you are ready to treat and reverse this condition, Vibrance Pelvic Health Centre is here to provide effective therapy that combines the expertise of our Women’s Health Physiotherapists to help you overcome vaginismus that has consistently worked for the hundreds we have treated since 2018.
You can definitely expect noticeable, objective improvements after undergoing your personalised treatment plan like all our vaginismus clients have.
Get in touch with us to discuss your vaginismus concerns or questions by either clicking the button below:
Or via our WhatsApp Private Careline 
+011-59385962.
A final word…
Management of these problems can be challenging, but success is rewarding for all our clients.
Read more about our pioneering and highly effective treatment for vaginismus here and find out why we are doctors’ trusted referral partner in supporting their patients to overcome vaginismus.
It is always better to seek help as early as possible and prevent it from becoming the new normal in times of intimacy (or lackof).
Article by:
Vaginismus Therapists at Vibrance Pelvic Care Centre
Tel: WhatsApp Careline +011-59385962
