Pelvic Health
Vaginismus
Pelvic floor guarding, pain, or difficulty with penetration, exams, tampons, or intimacy.
What this condition is
Vaginismus can involve involuntary pelvic floor muscle tension, pain sensitivity, anxiety around penetration, or protective guarding patterns. Care should be paced, respectful, and consent-led.
How treatment can help
- We start with education, symptom history, comfort level, and goals so care feels collaborative and safe.
- Treatment may include breathing, down-training, pelvic floor relaxation, graded exposure strategies, and home tools when appropriate.
- You stay in control of each step while building confidence and reducing guarding over time.