Concept information
Preferred term
vaginismus
Definition
- A sexual dysfunction that makes coitus difficult or impossible. The outer part of the vaginal outlet involuntarily closes, making attempts at penetration painful, if not impossible. [Source: The Dictionary of Family Psychology and Family Therapy; vaginismus]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/vaginismus
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