Examples of vaginismus in a Sentence
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However, certain conditions, including vaginismus and extremely heavy flow, can make menstrual cups a nonstarter.
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Elizabeth Anne Brown,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
There are multiple potential explanations for anorgasmia, including vaginismus, hormonal birth control, ageing and psychological factors.
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Cory Stieg,
refinery29.com,
10 Apr. 2024
Additionally, chronic stress may contribute to pelvic muscle tension, leading to discomfort, pain during intercourse (dyspareunia), or conditions like vaginismus.
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Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
27 July 2023
Sadly, not much is taught about vaginismus in medical school.
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Marija Butkovic,
Forbes,
8 Aug. 2022
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Elizabeth Anne Brown,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
There are multiple potential explanations for anorgasmia, including vaginismus, hormonal birth control, ageing and psychological factors.
—
Cory Stieg,
refinery29.com,
10 Apr. 2024
Additionally, chronic stress may contribute to pelvic muscle tension, leading to discomfort, pain during intercourse (dyspareunia), or conditions like vaginismus.
—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
27 July 2023
Sadly, not much is taught about vaginismus in medical school.
—
Marija Butkovic,
Forbes,
8 Aug. 2022
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“Vaginismus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaginismus. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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vaginismus
noun
vag·i·nis·mus
ˌvaj-ə-ˈniz-məs 
: a painful spasmodic contraction of the vagina
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