Vaginismus is currently defined as an involuntary vaginal muscle spasm interfering with
sexual intercourse that is relatively easy to diagnose and treat. As a result, there has been a …

The basic strategies and methods for assessing and treating vaginismus were proposed by
the early 20th century and have not essentially changed. Etiological theories have changed …

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

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

Women with lifelong vaginismus (N= 117) were randomly assigned to cognitive-behavioral
group therapy, cognitive-behavioral bibliotherapy, or a waiting list. Manualized treatment …

Background Vaginismus is an involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles which makes
sexual intercourse difficult or impossible. It is one of the more common female psychosexual …

The present study examined the experience of vaginismus in 89 sufferers and ex-sufferers
using quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The results provide insights into the effects …

Clinical models of sexual response link anxiety to the etiology of sexual dysfunction.
Furthermore, some cognitive behavioral therapies (CBTs) for sexual dysfunction have …

Pelvic floor physical therapy is used in the treatment of sexual pain disorders; however,
women with lifelong vaginismus have not yet been included in treatment studies or have not …

This article describes the outcome of a behavioral approach with or without preceding
surgical intervention in 48 women with the vulvar vestibulitis syndrome. In the first part of the …