Vaginismus - The Muscle-Reflex Sex Pain
Vaginismus can be another cause of pain with intercourse and can sometimes prevent any kind of penetrative sex. What is it? Vaginismus is the involuntary reflexive contraction of the pelvic floor muscles (in particular those around the vaginal opening) in response to attempted penetration, whether it be from a tampon, speculum or penis. You may or may not experience any pain with this. The muscular response can vary from a slight contraction but still allow for penetration (a