If sex is characterized by a cramp-like and painful contraction of the muscles, then the following keyword applies here: vaginal cramps or, in technical jargon, vaginismus. Symptoms such as cramping of the pelvic and vaginal muscles can quickly turn a pleasurable sexual experience into a hell of a ride. Sexuality should actually be something beautiful and should in no way be accompanied by fear, pain and discomfort. But there is a ray of hope in the sky: not only can vaginismus be prevented, there are even treatment options! So today let's take a look at the treatment and also the causes of vaginismus. At the end we want to address the myth of the “hymen”, so stay tuned and stay tuned!