My Harmless Childhood Injury And How It May Have Led To Vaginismus

My very first sexual penetration experience, at the age of 18 was a painful one. “Normal” as most would say for a first time. But that repeated itself the next time and the time after that… The pain was sharp and unexplainable. At first my body would just put up a wall, so I couldn’t …

Vagi-WHAT?! What Is Vaginismus? The Cycle Of Pain.

Has the word ‘vaginismus’ recently been introduced to your vocabulary? Vaginismus is a heavy word. For everything it brings and everything it takes away… What Is Vaginismus? Vaginismus is the involuntary spasm of the vagina (contraction of the pelvic floor muscles that tighten the vaginal entrance) that impairs your ability to engage in any form …