Vaginismus is a vaginal tightness that causing discomfort, burning, pain, penetration problems, or inability to have intercourse. It results from the limbic system’s (a brain area) response towards penetration and is a protective mechanism that causes the body to brace against potential harm. Vaginismus can be very troubling for people who want to build sexual connections or pleasure themselves with vaginal insertion.
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