I hope you find this episode of the explained series useful.

Vaginismus is when the vagina suddenly tightens up when you try to insert something into it. It can be painful and upsetting, but it can be treated.

What is vaginismus?
Vaginismus is the body's automatic reaction to the fear of some or all types of vaginal penetration.

Whenever penetration is attempted, your vaginal muscles tighten up on their own.

You have no control over it.

Occasionally, you can get vaginismus even if you have previously enjoyed painless penetrative sex.

Vaginismus does not necessarily affect your ability to get aroused and enjoy other types of sexual contact.

If you find it hard inserting a tampon into your vagina,
you struggle with vaginal penetration during sex,
or you feel burning or stinging pain during sex
These are common signs of vaginismus and you should see a sexual health doctor, family doctor or other medical professional used to dealing with sexual health.

Vaginismus is completely treatable.

please watch the video for further information.

Take care and have good sexual health

Dr Bret Palmer