Outcome of medical and psychosexual interventions for vaginismus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

E Maseroli, I Scavello, G Rastrelli… - The journal of sexual …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Although vaginismus is a condition with a great impact on psychosexual well-
being, the evidence on the efficacy of interventions is lacking. Aim To review all information …

A comparative study of sexual function, behavior, and cognitions of women with lifelong vaginismus

RA Cherner, ED Reissing - Archives of sexual behavior, 2013 - Springer
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 …

Psychosocial correlates of vaginismus diagnosis: A case-control study

R Fadul, R Garcia, R Zapata-Boluda… - Journal of sex & …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
The objective of this case-control study was to identify psychosocial factors associated with
vaginismus. One hundred twenty women were recruited and interviewed at the Institute of …

Comparing the effectiveness of functional electrical stimulation via sexual cognitive/behavioral therapy of pelvic floor muscles versus local injection of botulinum toxin …

M Yaraghi, S Ghazizadeh, F Mohammadi… - International …, 2019 - Springer
Introduction and hypothesis Most patients suffering from vaginismus feel sinful, anxious, and
incompetent, with reduced self-confidence. This study was aimed at comparing the …

Sexual function among women with vaginismus: a biopsychosocial approach

M Banaei, N Kariman, G Ozgoli, M Nasiri… - The journal of sexual …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Vaginismus is known as a type of sexual pain disorder. Regarding the
multifactorial nature of vaginismus, the biopsychosocial model is one of the best models to …

Management of vaginal penetration phobia in Arab women: a retrospective study

T Muammar, P McWalter, A Alkhenizan… - Annals of Saudi …, 2015 - annsaudimed.net
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Vaginal penetration phobia is a common and
distressing problem worldwide. It interferes with vaginal penetrative sexual relations, and …

A psychophysiological investigation of sexual arousal in women with lifelong vaginismus

RA Cherner, ED Reissing - The journal of sexual medicine, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Relatively little is known about the subjective reactions of women with lifelong
vaginismus to erotic stimuli and genital arousal has never been investigated. Reports of …

[HTML][HTML] Vaginismus in Iran: a single center report of 7 years experience

MH Akhavan-Taghavi… - Nephro-urology …, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Vaginismus is a sexual disorder that can cause painful intercourse. Although
several studies have shown a relationship between higher education and socio-economic …

[HTML][HTML] Use by gynecologists of a modified sensate focus technique to treat vaginismus causing infertility

UN Jindal, S Jindal - Fertility and sterility, 2010 - Elsevier
Of 5,341 infertile couples seen over an 8-year period, 76 (1.4%) had primary vaginismus, of
whom 63 were treated with the use of a simplified sensate focus technique. There was …

Patient's characteristics and outcome of therapy in vaginismus: a single-center report of nine-year experience

E Zulfikaroglu - Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Vaginismus is a condition, in which vaginal spasms occur preventing penetration during
sexual intercourse. This single-center report aims to evaluate the demography of vaginismus …