[Private Research Institute] Is the narrower the vagina really, the better? What is vaginismus?
For most women, after pregnancy and childbirth or as they age, the vaginal muscles will gradually relax, and the sensitivity of the vaginal wall will also decrease. Some women choose some vaginal care products and vaginal exercises to combat the signs of aging.
Society generally pursues the concept that "a tight vagina is good", but everything should be done in moderation! If the vagina is so narrow that you can’t even put your fingers in it, or if the contraction is so severe that it stops during sexual intercourse, it may be a sign of vaginismus, so be careful!
What is vaginismus?
Involuntary vaginal contractions may be caused by vaginismus .
This means that whenever a foreign object enters the vagina, such as a penis, a tampon, or even a gynecological examination tool, the vaginal wall will have a natural conditioned reflex and contract strongly.
During spasms, there will be severe pain in the vagina , preventing foreign objects from entering normally .
There is also a chance for the partner to misunderstand, thinking that the other party is unwilling to have a relationship, or even find it difficult to conceive the next generation.
Why does vaginismus occur?
This is most likely due to psychological factors .
It is possible that women have experienced severe pain when a foreign object was inserted into the vagina, which caused psychological shadow and caused vaginal spasm;
It is also possible that women lack sexual knowledge , do not understand the body , are overly nervous , or have psychological problems caused by religious beliefs , which may induce vaginismus;
Women who have experienced vaginismus may fear the pain, worsening the condition and forming a vicious cycle .
How to reduce the chance of vaginismus?
Patients can seek help from a doctor or sex therapist to resolve their psychological fears ;
You can also try vaginal exercises such as Kegel exercises to learn to control the muscles of the vagina;
Or you can use clean fingers to feel the entry of foreign objects in a comfortable environment and atmosphere, and gradually adapt.
However, some people choose not to receive treatment. For example, the British writer Isley Lynn wrote a play about her own vaginismus - Skin a Cat . In the last scene of the play, the therapist asks the protagonist: "How normal do you want your vagina to be?"
Isley believes that there is no need to force yourself to compare yourself with others in your sexual life. Everyone is different. Learning to accept and understand yourself can alleviate or even cure vaginismus!
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