{"id":2859,"date":"2023-04-19T23:30:22","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T23:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/?p=2859"},"modified":"2023-04-19T23:40:06","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T23:40:06","slug":"is-vaginismus-hampering-your-sex-life-try-these-5-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/?p=2859","title":{"rendered":"Is Vaginismus Hampering Your Sex Life? Try These 5 Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaginismus is a condition that affects many women, but it&#8217;s not often talked about. There are many exercises that can help treat vaginismus and improve the symptoms. Read on to take a closer look at vaginismus, including its causes and symptoms, and 5 exercises that can be effective in treating this condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20370%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-166.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-image-2860\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-166.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-166.png 770w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-166-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-166-293x166.png 293w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-166-390x221.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Overcome vaginismus with these exercises. Image courtesy: Adobe Stock<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaginismus is a condition characterized by involuntary contractions of the muscles around the opening of the vagina, which make penetration painful or even impossible. This condition is said to affect several women at some point in their lives and can have a significant impact on their sexual and emotional well-being. Let\u2019s take a look at some exercises that can help treat vaginismus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes and symptoms of vaginismus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaginismus can have various causes, including psychological, physical, or a combination of both. Psychological causes can include anxiety, fear of pain, past trauma or sexual abuse, or negative attitudes towards sex. Physical causes can include hormonal imbalances, infections, or pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The symptoms of vaginismus can range from mild\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/intimate-health\/sexual-health\/what-are-the-reasons-for-painful-sex-and-how-to-treat-it\/\">discomfort during intercourse<\/a>\u00a0to severe pain, burning, or tearing sensations. Women with vaginismus may also experience anxiety, shame, guilt, and frustration about their sexual difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20370%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-167.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-image-2863\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-167.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-167.png 627w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-167-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-167-293x165.png 293w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-167-390x220.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Vaginismus can make sex painful, know the exercises to treat it. Image courtesy: Shutterstock<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To perform Kegel exercises, simply contract and relax the muscles that you use to stop urine flow. Start with a few repetitions of 10 seconds each, gradually increasing the duration and frequency of the contractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to treat vaginismus with exercise?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Kegel exercises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kegel exercises can help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and improve blood flow to the vaginal area. A study published in the International Journal of Impotence Research found that pelvic floor muscle exercises, including Kegel exercises,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/intimate-health\/sexual-health\/side-effects-of-smoking-on-sex-life-and-sexual-health\/\">improved sexual function<\/a>\u00a0in women with sexual dysfunction, including vaginismus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To perform Kegel exercises, simply contract and relax the muscles that you use to stop urine flow. Start with a few repetitions of 10 seconds each, gradually increasing the duration and frequency of the contractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Pelvic floor drops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pelvic floor drops involve relaxing and releasing the pelvic floor muscles, which can help to reduce tension and pain in the area. A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that pelvic floor drops were effective in reducing pain and improving sexual function in women with vaginismus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To do pelvic floor drops, sit or lie down in a comfortable position. Take a deep breath in and exhale slowly, allowing your pelvic floor muscles to relax. Imagine that your pelvic floor muscles are dropping down and away from your body. Hold the relaxation for a few seconds, then inhale and repeat the exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20370%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-168.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-image-2864\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-168.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-168.png 627w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-168-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-168-293x165.png 293w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-168-390x220.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pelvic floor drops can be your gateway to painless sex! Image courtesy: Adobe Stock<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Child\u2019s pose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Child\u2019s pose is a yoga posture that involves sitting back on the heels with the knees apart and the forehead resting on the floor. This posture can help to stretch and release tension in the pelvic area. A study published in the Journal of Sex &amp; Marital Therapy found that yoga, including child\u2019s pose, can reduce the symptoms of vaginismus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Breathing exercises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breathing exercises can help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation during sexual activity. Practice deep breathing exercises, inhaling slowly and deeply through your nose and exhaling slowly through your mouth. You can also try counting your breaths or visualizing a calming scene to help relax your mind and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Yoga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yoga can help improve flexibility, circulation, and relaxation in the pelvic area. Practice yoga poses that focus on stretching and opening the hips and pelvic region, such as the butterfly pose, the pigeon pose, or the child\u2019s pose. Make sure to listen to your body and avoid any poses that feel uncomfortable or painful.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20370%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-169.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-image-2865\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-169.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-169.png 627w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-169-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-169-293x165.png 293w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-169-390x220.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vaginismus is a condition that affects many women, but it&#8217;s not often talked about. There are many exercises that can help treat vaginismus and improve the symptoms. Read on to take a closer look at vaginismus, including its causes and symptoms, and 5 exercises that can be effective in treating this condition. Overcome vaginismus with these exercises. 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