Introduction Therapist‐aided exposure seems an effective treatment for lifelong vaginismus,
but mechanisms of action have not yet been established. Aim The purpose of the present …

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 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 …

Introduction Very little information is available on the consultation and treatment histories of
women with lifelong and acquired vaginismus. Aim This study was conducted to address …

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 …

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 …

Introduction Vaginismus is mostly unknown among clinicians and women. Vaginismus
causes women to have fear, anxiety, and pain with penetration attempts. Aim To present 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 …

This brief report discusses the effectiveness of therapist-aided gradual exposure therapy for
a sample of women suffering from lifelong vaginismus (LLV). Thirty two women who have …

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 …