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Vaginismus is an involuntary contraction of the muscles surrounding the entrance to the vagina, making penetration impossible or painful.
Key Symptoms
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Difficult or impossible penetration, entry pain, uncomfortable insertion of penis
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Burning or stinging with tightness during sex
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Difficulty inserting tampons, even after repeated attempts
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Difficulty undergoing pelvic/gynecological exam with speculum
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Avoidance of intercourse due to fear, pain, or failure
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The Hope & Her program begins with muscle identification. Once the over-responsive muscles are located, women learn how to gain control and relax the muscles.
Through a series of limbic reduction exercises, females are taught how to correct the reaction, while exposing their bodies to penetration and normalizing the feeling of insertion.

A Muscle Reaction
to Penetration

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