Can I use the menstrual cup if I suffer from vaginismus?

Let's start at the beginning:

Vaginismus is a sexual dysfunction in women characterized by a contraction of the muscles of the vagina. As a consequence of this contraction, women suffer pain during penetration or even impossibility of penetration. Inserting a finger or tampon can also be very painful.

It is estimated that 5% of women suffer from vaginismus, although it is a fairly unknown condition that is hardly talked about. There is also no consensus on which professional should be the one to treat this condition and this does not benefit either the early diagnosis or a good evolution of the pathology. If it is not detected, it is not treated and the suffering continues.

What is the origin of vaginismus?

It depends on many factors and finding it will depend on the skill of the treating professional taking a good medical history.

The approach can be (or should be) multidisciplinary including psychotherapy and pelvic floor professionals among them.

As part of the treatment, it may be recommended to use the menstrual cup, but it will always be the professional who will tell us when and how we can use the menstrual cup in the treatment to overcome vaginismus.

PapayaCup is one of the most flexible and comfortable cups on the market, making it an ideal choice for women undergoing treatment for vaginismus. Features such as a less pronounced rim and an anatomical shape are extras to consider when choosing a cup for women who are at this point in their treatment.

There are already professionals who recommend it for their patients, as is the case of Pilar Pons, an expert in pelvic floor and vaginismus, where she talks about the advantages of using PapayaCup.