Fear has been suggested as the crucial diagnostic variable that may distinguish vaginismus
from dyspareunia. Unfortunately, this has not been systematically investigated. The primary …

This study investigated the roles of vaginal spasm, pain, and behavior in vaginismus and the
ability of psychologists, gynecologists, and physical therapists to agree on a diagnosis of …

Vaginal spasm has been considered the defining diagnostic characteristic of vaginismus for
approximately 150 years. This remarkable consensus, based primarily on expert clinical …

Introduction Although the relevance of cognitions has been implicated in the etiology,
explanatory models, and treatment of female sexual pain disorders, an instrument that …

Introduction Approximately 15% of women have chronic dyspareunia that is poorly
understood, infrequently cured, often highly problematic, and distressing. Chronic …

This study investigated the role of sexual and physical abuse, sexual self-schema, sexual
functioning, sexual knowledge, relationship adjustment, and psychological distress in 87 …

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 …

Introduction Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a common vulvovaginal pain condition that
negatively impacts women's psychological and sexual well-being. Controlled studies have …

Over the past 15years, there has been ongoing debate about whether vaginismus can be
differentiated from dyspareunia categorically, dimensionally, or not at all (Reissing, Binik, & …

Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is characterized by the presence of vulvar touch and pain
hypersensitivity. Pain with vaginal distension, which motivates treatment seeking and …