Vaginism is a female disorder that can represent up to 15% of sexology consultations. Tour of solutions to find pleasure.
Vaginism concerns 1% of women and which represents 6 to 15% of sexology consultations according to the CNGOF. In case of vaginism, sexual penetration is completely impossible.
Definition: What is vaginism?
Vaginism corresponds to the involuntary and unconscious contraction of the perineum muscles which prevents any penetration during a sexual intercourse. “”In some cases, the woman is linked to her fears but in other cases not at all, she really wants to make love but she cannot. There is a contraction such as perineum muscles that penetration is impossible. We distinguish primary vaginism, that is to say that the woman has never managed to have a single sexual relationship with penetration, she is still a virgin. And the secondary vaginism which follows a dyspareunia, that is to say to pain that the woman felt during sexual intercourse. She contracted her vagina more and more, until he could no longer have sex“Explains sexologist Marie Bareaud.
What are the causes of vaginism?
“”Very often, they are psychosomatic causes, that is to say that the symptoms manifest themselves in women who are anxious of nature and who live with many fears. This can also come from a trauma linked to the sexual zone, not necessarily a sexual abuse, but to a medical examination which would not have gone well for example“, Underlines the specialist. Vaginism can also be the consequence of repeated urinary tract infections that caused tensions. In addition, this can also be due to the education that has been received.”Generally, women who suffer from vaginism have received a fairly strict education, in particular by having been forced to eat or taste things that they did not want to eat. However, there is intrusion into the body through the mouth and it sometimes affects sexuality“Continues the sexologist.
What are the symptoms of vaginism?
The woman realizes that she suffers from vaginism when she cannot live in penetration. “”Sometimes we realize this during a consultation with the gynecologist: there is so much tensions that it is impossible to be examined, the speculum does not enter“, Acknowledges the sexologist. Other times, the woman is unable to put a stamp.
What examinations make it possible to diagnose vaginism?
“”Most often, examinations give nothing because from a physiological point of view, everything is normal. Some women consult several doctors before having a diagnosis because in the gynecologist it does not necessarily appear, it is at the time of sexual intercourse“, observes Marie Bareaud. On the other hand, it sometimes happens that from a physiological point of view, there is a problem around the hymen which could justify an operation.”This is why when you think of suffering from vaginism, the first reflex should be to consult a gynecologist or a midwife“, Advises the sexologist.
Treatments: What are the solutions in the event of vaginism?
In case of vaginism, it is better to go and consult a sexotherapist or a sexologist with whom we will be able to discuss the causes of vaginism. “”In addition to a work of breathing and moving in the basin, there will also be a psychological work to do. Furthermore, you can use Yoni’s egg, which comes from Taoism, it is a very good tool to recreate the link with the body and with sex“suggests the specialist.
Thanks to Marie Bareaud, sexologist in Nantes. Interview in 2019
