Ter Kuile and Reissing reject the DSM-IV definition of vaginismus with its central criterion of
vaginal muscle spasm. Instead, they present a conceptualization of lifelong vaginismus as a …

Vaginismus is commonly described as a persistent difficulty in allowing vaginal entry of a
penis or other “objects”(eg, tampons, fingers, speculum), despite the woman's expressed …

Vaginismus is commonly described as a persistent difficulty in allowing vaginal entry of a
penis or other object. Lifelong vaginismus occurs when a woman has never been able to …

This chapter outlines the etiology, assessment, and treatment of women suffering from
vaginismus. Vaginismus is conceptualized here as the lifelong inability to experience …

Objective: Vaginismus is commonly described as a persistent difficulty in allowing vaginal
entry of a penis or other “objects”(eg, tampons, fingers, speculum). Lifelong vaginismus is …

Vaginismus is defined in the DSM IV-TR as an “involuntary contraction of the musculature of
the outer third of the vagina interfering with intercourse, causing distress and interpersonal …

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) seems an effective treatment of lifelong vaginismus, but
mechanisms of action have not yet been established. The present study explored whether …

Ng's (1999) discussion of the definition of vaginismus raises important questions about the
basis for classifying psychosexual disorders and, in particular, about the relationship …

Vaginismus is classified as a sexual dysfunction, yet limited research is available on the
sexual function and behavior of women with this condition. Comparing women with lifelong …

In addition to the primary spasm of the vaginal inlet, patients with vaginismus are also
usually phobic of coitus and vaginal penetration. This phobic avoidance makes attempts at …