vaginismus

(noun)

A painful muscular contraction of the vagina.

Related Terms

Examples of vaginismus in the following topics:

  • Sexual Dysfunction and Disease

    • In the DSM-5, the conditions of dyspareunia and vaginismus were combined into the new diagnosis of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder.
    • Vaginismus is an involuntary spasm of the muscles of the vaginal wall that interferes with intercourse.