{"product_id":"2940046527339","title":"Vaginismus, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eVaginismus is involuntary vaginal tightness\u003cbr\u003eThat prevents vaginal penetration or coitus\u003cbr\u003eIt is not a common problem in women\u003cbr\u003eIt is very frustrating for her husband or man\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn involuntary vaginal muscle spasm closes the vagina\u003cbr\u003eThere is no way for the penis to go pass the vulva\u003cbr\u003eIt may be caused by past sexual abuse or trauma\u003cbr\u003eThat can lead to a fear of engaging in intercourse\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVaginal pain occurs during sexual intercourse or a pelvic examination\u003cbr\u003eTreatment involves a combination of exercises, counseling, and education\u003cbr\u003eThe woman must relax and allow progressive insertion of dilators\u003cbr\u003eThe most important treatment is co-operation between sexual partners\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Vaginismus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Treatment of Vaginismus\u003cbr\u003eVaginismus is treatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVaginismus is highly treatable and a full recovery from vaginismus is the normal outcome of treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuccessful vaginismus treatment does not require drugs, surgery, hypnosis, or any other complex invasive technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing a straight-forward program, pain-free and pleasurable intercourse is attainable for most couples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment involves a combination of education, counseling, and exercises such as pelvic floor muscle contraction and relaxation (Kegel exercises).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Counseling and psychological education of both partners\u003cbr\u003eb. Sex education of the anatomy of the female vagina and male penis and also the anatomy of pelvic pain and muscle spasms\u003cbr\u003ec. Progressive insertion of fingers\u003cbr\u003ed. Insertion of well lubricator dilators useful\u003cbr\u003ee. Dilation under anesthesia helpful\u003cbr\u003ef. Plastic surgery to enlarge opening\u003cbr\u003eg. Treat any physical cause of vaginismus\u003cbr\u003eh. Pelvic muscle exercises and relaxation methods\u003cbr\u003ei. Co-operation between the sexual partners\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVaginismus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Vaginismus?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVaginismus is the tightening of the muscles surrounding the vaginal opening and lower vagina to prevent penetration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe adductor muscles of the thighs may also be involved (squeezing of the thighs to prevent penetration)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVaginismus is usually caused by the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePsychological:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Fear of pain during sex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Inadequate or faulty sex education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhysical:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Previous sexual assaults or rape\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Clumsy inept sexual technique by male partner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Scarring or injury to vulva area previously\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Bartholin cyst infection or other infection around the vulva\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Menopause with dryness of the vagina\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Vagina tumors, cancers, inflammations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Pelvic trauma or surgery in the past\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersons who has acute vaginismus has the following\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymptoms:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Penetration impossible or partial\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Ignorance of sexual anatomy, physiology or sex technique\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. 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