In the psychology world, it is considered a condition whereby the vagina muscles tend to spasms or squeeze when you insert something such as a tampon or during sexual intercourse.
Women who have this condition will experience a mild discomfort or pain. It is an involuntary muscle action that most people can barely control. It is controlled by the subconscious part of the mind. Therefore, most of the time when women try to control this condition the subconscious mind overrides the conscious mind hence no control.
What Are The Causes?
Scientists and researchers have not yet discovered the ultimate cause of vaginismus. However, from a psychologist perspective it is explained as a constant anxiety or fear prior to having sex. On the other hand, some patients experience it based on a previous negative encounter. For example, a woman who encountered childhood sexual abuse and has since been in constant fear. It is important to note that some females will not often experience it only during sexual intercourse but in all situations using any tool.
How Hypnotherapy Is Used To Treat Vaginismus
Hypnotherapy vaginismus focuses on accessing the subconscious mind with the aim of understanding the root cause of the fear and anxiety leading to the involuntary contraction of vaginal muscles. The subconscious part of the brain is considered a storage of most of our emotions especially the suppressed ones that we would rather not address to avoid reliving the pain or negative memory.
Hypnotherapy is considered an effective method compared to most modern treatments because it identifies and deals with the root cause. Once the cause is identified the hypnotherapist proceeds to offer sessions that will help the patient ease the negative emotions attached to the memory. This method is considered beneficial because it may also address additional issues such as anxiety that contributed to the overall problem.
Conclusion
Hypnotherapy vaginismus has been a proven successful method that has helped affected women to resume and enjoy their sexual lives. It is advisable for one to find a trustworthy and qualified hypnotherapist for ease and comfort during discussions. You can also combine the hypnotherapy vaginismus with other modern alternatives such as kegel exercises. Avoid approaches that you are not comfortable with as it will only increase the drift.
