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Vaginismus Learning Center

Symptoms could include:
Vaginal penetration during sex is difficult or impossible. Vaginal pain is common during sexual intercourse or an attempted pelvic exam.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 12, 2008
Vaginismus can occur when any kind of penetration of the vagina is attempted. This includes attempted penetration by a penis, speculum, tampon, or other objects. The outer third of the vaginal muscles contract severely. This either prevents penetr...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Dyspareunia is painful sexual intercourse. The same term is used whether the pain results from a medical or a psychosocial problem. Dyspareunia may be diagnosed in men and women, although the diagnosis is rare in men; when it does occur in men, it...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
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