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ˌvædʒ əˈnɪz məsvagin·is·mus
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Princeton's WordNet
vaginismusnoun
muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination
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vaginismusnoun
A painful muscular contraction of the vagina.
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vaginismus
Vaginismus is a sexual health condition in which a woman experiences recurrent or persistent involuntary tightening or spasms of the muscles around the vagina during sexual intercourse, which can cause sexual discomfort, pain, or penetration problems. This condition can lead to fear of sex, feelings of inadequacy, and relationship issues. It can occur as a physical response to fear or anxiety or it can be associated with physical conditions such as infection or trauma. The exact cause is often unknown.
Webster Dictionary
Vaginismusnoun
a painful spasmodic contraction of the vagina, often rendering copulation impossible
Etymology: [NL.]
Wikidata
Vaginismus
Vaginismus, sometimes anglicized vaginism, is the condition that affects a woman's ability to engage in any form of vaginal penetration, including sexual intercourse, insertion of tampons and/or menstrual cups, and the penetration involved in gynecological examinations. This is the result of a reflex of the pubococcygeus muscle, which is sometimes referred to as the "PC muscle". The reflex causes the muscles in the vagina to tense suddenly, which makes any kind of vaginal penetration—including sexual intercourse—painful or impossible. A woman suffering from vaginismus does not consciously control the spasm. The vaginismic reflex can be compared to the response of the eye shutting when an object comes towards it. The severity of vaginismus, as well as the pain during penetration, varies from woman to woman.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Vaginismus
Recurrent or persistent involuntary SPASM of the outer muscles of the VAGINA, occurring during vaginal penetration.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of vaginismus in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
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The numerical value of vaginismus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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