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Vaginismus Treatment
Last Updated: July 3, 2026
Lifestyle Modifications
To address psychological factors, build comfort, and regain conscious control over vaginal muscles through therapeutic and behavioral changes.
- Psychosexual therapy· A type of talking therapy to help understand and change feelings about the body and sex.
- Relaxation techniques· Mindfulness, breathing, and gentle touching exercises to help relax vaginal muscles.
- Pelvic floor exercises· Squeezing and releasing exercises to gain control over the vaginal muscles.
- Sensate focus exercises· Techniques to help with relaxation during sex and increase libido.
- Partner involvement· Choosing to involve a partner in the treatment process for support and shared understanding.
ConsultPsychosexual TherapistSex TherapistPelvic Floor Physiotherapist
Medicinal Treatment
To gradually desensitize the vagina to penetration, build physical comfort, and manage any contributing medical factors.
- Vaginal trainers· Tampon-shaped objects of increasing sizes used to gradually accustom the vagina to penetration.
- Guided therapeutic exercises· Practising exercises at home under the guidance of specialised therapists.
- Addressing underlying medical conditions· Treating any infections (e.g., thrush, STIs) or irritations that might contribute to pain or fear of penetration.
- Topical anaesthetics or lubricants· Used to reduce discomfort during the initial stages of using vaginal trainers or attempting penetration, if recommended by a specialist.
ConsultGynaecologistSex TherapistPelvic Floor Physiotherapist
Surgical Treatment
To address any rare underlying anatomical issues that might contribute to symptoms, though not directly treating vaginismus.
- Surgical intervention is generally not a primary treatment for vaginismus itself, as it is primarily a muscular and psychological condition managed through non-invasive therapies.
- In rare instances, if an underlying anatomical issue (such as a vaginal septa or hymenal abnormalities) contributes to severe pain or obstruction that mimics or exacerbates vaginismus symptoms, a gynaecologist may evaluate surgical options.
- Any surgical procedures would focus on correcting specific physical abnormalities rather than directly treating the involuntary muscle spasm characteristic of vaginismus.
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