What is severe vaginismus?

Vaginismus is an involuntary tensing of the vagina. People experience it at the start of sex, while inserting a tampon or while getting a pelvic exam. Vaginismus can make intercourse painful (dyspareunia).

How do you treat vaginismus with fingers?

To treat it try the following: relax on your bed, and insert your clean index finger well lubricated with KY jelly into your vagina, and “knuip” – [contract the outer part of your vagina], and then let out your breath and ‘let go’,- then push as if you were going to pass urine.

Can you penetrate with fingers?

The term is technically incorrect — it’s not possible for a penis, finger, or similarly shaped object to penetrate the cervix. So the cervix may be touched during sex, but it cannot be penetrated. Some people find cervical stimulation pleasant. Others find it uncomfortable or even painful.

How do you solve vaginismus?

Treatment options for vaginismus

1. Sex therapy and counseling. Education typically involves learning about your anatomy and what happens during sexual arousal and intercourse.
2. Vaginal dilators. Your doctor or counselor may recommend learning to use vaginal dilators under the supervision of a professional.
3. Physical therapy.

What is physical therapy for vaginismus?

Physical therapy may include: Vaginal dilators and therapeutic exercise to decrease muscle spasm. Manual techniques for soft tissue restriction and pain. Biofeedback for training and re-education to promote relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles.

How do you conquer vaginismus?

How do dilators help vaginismus?

“Using vaginal dilators can help retrain the vaginal wall muscles to relax and promote blood flow to the area to help decrease pain,” says Sara Reardon, DPT, a pelvic floor physical therapist that treats vaginismus. They can also get a woman more comfortable with the idea of vaginal penetration.

How long should you dilate for vaginismus?

It can take 2 to 15 months to create a functioning vagina. This means the vagina is stretched to a length to have comfortable sex. Stretching the tissue to form a vagina takes less time the more often you dilate. We recommend dilating for about 20 minutes, 1 to 3 times each day.

How often should I dilate for vaginismus?

Dilation training should be done three to four times per week, but no more than two days in a row, or else you risk pain or irritation. The goal is to get to the point where you can fully insert the dilator into your vagina without pain.

How long do dilators take to work?

Generally, if you use it properly for about 15-20 minutes, twice a day, and apply pressure, it will take about 3-6 months or less to create your vagina.