What are the potential "cause" of Vaginismus?

Being involved in an active group on Facebook, this is one of the most highly debated topics in the group.  This blog is strictly a reference and not a discussion group. So as you read through this entry we will go with the "what does other sources state" and then look at how the individual members feel is the cause of them having it from the individuals whom have agreed to have their comments posted without a name.

I'm going to state that its better to go this page of vaginismus.como see what they say. It has some great charts that talk about physical causes and emotional causes.. I think this is the best source I have seen. https://www.vaginismus.com/vaginismus-causes .


Now we will move to the members feelings:

"I was raped when I was little and I do believe that this is a large part of why I have Vaginismus. Although I learned that a cousin may have had issues that prevented coitus with their spouse but due to the nature of relationship of my parents to that side of the family. I never got to learn more about the reasons for the issues. But often wondered potential "genetic factor". I still feel my past plays a huge role. "- one member

"I believe mine is the fear of pain and the fact that both my husband and I are virgins. Sometimes I think he has no idea what he's doing!"- posted with permission from one member.

"Abuse and fear of pain, misknowledge of our bodies, vagina's symbolism (vagina--> the sacred center of us like women and persons has been harmed for thousands years and it doesn't mater if we haven't been abused or raped directly. I mean, this pain and energy continues because like women we have too much to heal..)"- from another member of the group.

"I first started to notice pain with sex about two weeks after I had a pretty bad UTI in 2010. Ever since then I have had pain with sex and medical exams."- from a member in the group.

"I don't know because I've had it since at least fifth grade (didn't know at the time, thought it was weird stomach pain). I'm now in my 20's."- from a member in the group.