Despite its universal prevalence, vaginismus remains under-researched. This paper
explores various understandings of vaginismus, including the medical understanding of …

Introduction Overactive pelvic floor (OPF) muscles are defined as muscles that do not relax,
or may even contract, when relaxation is needed, for example, during micturition or …

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

Introduction To date, few studies have investigated the prevalence of sexual pain in the
context of the new diagnostic concept of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD) …

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 …

Introduction The relation between infertility and sexual dysfunction can be reciprocal.
Causes of sexual dysfunction that affect fertility include erectile dysfunction, Peyronie's …

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 …

In this article, we propose a clinical model for treating anxiety-related sexual dysfunctions
that hinges on the use of mindfulness meditation practices. First, theoretical and empirical …

Background Recent research has highlighted controversies in the conceptualisation,
diagnosis and treatment of vaginismus. Vaginal trainers are currently the most widely used …

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Despite a growing body of research on psychosocial factors in
Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPPD) during sexual intercourse, there are few …