Vaginismus is a condition that is generally thought to affect every 2 in 1,000 people.  However, it's hard to know for sure because many people are too ashamed or scared to seek treatment, or are misdiagnosed when they do.

In medical terms, vaginismus is the involuntary tightening of muscles around the vagina when penetration is attempted.

In our terms, vaginismus is a million things.  It has impacted massively on our lives - not just in the bedroom.  It's complex.  It's not black and white.  We strongly believe that every person living with vaginismus has a unique experience and it's not a case of 'one size fits all'.