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Understanding Vaginismus
Vaginismus involves involuntary tightening of the muscles around the vagina, making penetration painful or sometimes impossible.
For many, it is not simply a physical issue – it can be bound up with fear, anxiety, or past emotional experiences.
It can lead to avoidance of intimacy, shame, or the feeling of “letting someone down.”
Yet it’s important to know that vaginismus is not uncommon, and it’s something that can be worked through in therapy, gently and at your own pace.
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What causes vaginismus?
Pain or tension in the body often carries emotional meaning.
For some, vaginismus can arise after a difficult or painful sexual experience. For others, it’s connected to anxiety, guilt, trauma, or fear of losing control.
In psychoanalytic terms, the symptom can be understood as a kind of defence – the body’s way of saying “no” when words have been too difficult to find.
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How does therapy help for vaginismus?
Therapy provides a safe and confidential space to talk about pain, fear, and intimacy openly – without shame or pressure.
By exploring the emotional meaning of vaginismus, therapy helps you to reconnect with your body, your boundaries, and your sense of safety.
As understanding & working through progresses, the body often begins to respond differently.
Our psychotherapists work sensitively and at your own pace, helping you to move towards a more comfortable and confident experience of intimacy.
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