Definition of "vaginismus" []

• A usually prolonged and painful contraction or spasm of the vagina. (noun)

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• "By the term vaginismus we understand a painful spasm or contraction of the vaginal orifice which makes intercourse very difficult, or impossible."
• "A related condition in women is vaginismus, which is involuntary spasm of the vagina, preventing entry of the penis."
• "I suspect that you have a degree of the female condition called vaginismus, in which the vaginal muscles contract whenever an attempt at penetration is made."