Vaginismus
Today, September 21, 2010, I evaluated a classic case of vaginismus. Martha is a 40-year-old female referred to physical therapy by a sex therapist/psychologist. Martha had undergone psychotherapy for the past 6 months to deal with her inability to tolerate sexual intercourse. Penile penetration into her vagina since age 18 was impossible and her partners in the past have told her that they feel “a wall” at her vaginal opening. Any repeated attempt at penetration resulted in pain. Martha’s medical history includes obesity, heart murmur, gallstones, and uterine fibroids. The fibroids...
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