19/11/2025
Is Vaginismus Psychological? 🤔
If you’ve ever wondered why something that feels so physical can be so deeply influenced by how you think and feel, you’re not alone.
Many women ask me this very question after months or years of feeling frustrated and let down by their bodies.
And I totally get it: Vaginismus SEEMS like a purely physical response - but actually the mind plays a huge role.
Even the expectation that pe*******on will be difficult can cause you to tense your muscles in anticipation of pain - or avoid it completely.
Although the end-product of vaginismus is physical (the pain, the “wall”, etc.), its roots are always psychological and emotional. It can come from something as simple as feeling disconnected from your va**na, or from fear of pain, failure, or the unknown. Nothing scary or deep-rooted - I promise!
These emotions cause your va**nal muscles to tense… and trying to insert anything through tightly clenched muscles will understandably hurt. Or, as many women find, you may not want to try at all.
Read full article here: https://vaginismus-treatment.co.uk/is-vaginismus-psychological/
