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Cause of Vaginismus or Vaginistic Reaction

Written by: Wendy Moelker, psychologist in charge of Emergis, Goes, the Netherlands.
First version: 22 Jul 2008. Latest version: 26 Aug 2008.

Abstract:

Many possible causes are described.

Question:

What are the causes of vaginismus the vaginistic reaction?

Answer:

There are many possible causes of vaginismus. They are briefly summarized below:

Physical factors:

Psychological factors: Social factors: Relational factors:

All these factors lead to thoughts or feelings that make the pelvic floor muscles tighten when the penis or tampons come near.

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