A vinculação amorosa em mulheres com vaginismo: um estudo qualitativo-exploratório

Ana Carolina de Moraes Silva; Maíra Bonafé Sei; Rebeca Beckner de Almeida Prado Vieira

doi:10.5565/rev/qpsicologia.2037

The romantic bond in women with vaginismus: a qualitative exploratory study

Authors

Ana Carolina de Moraes Silva Universidade Estadual de Londrina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8140-2938
Maíra Bonafé Sei Universidade Estadual de Londrina https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0693-5029
Rebeca Beckner de Almeida Prado Vieira Universidade Estadual de Londrina

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Abstract

Vaginismus is characterized as an involuntary contraction that prevents vaginal penetration, which can cause suffering and changes in love relationships. Therefore, in this study we sought to discuss the romantic attachment in women with vaginismus, reflecting on the influence of elements of the romantic relationship and the sociocultural context in the experience of this dysfunction. This is a qualitative-exploratory research, carried out through semi-structured interviews, with nine women who presented symptoms of vaginismus. The results were categorized from the content analysis and point to the importance of collaborative support from partners, and the absence of this support can prolong the treatment. Social roles around gender influence the perception of sexual dysfunction and marital dynamics, creating feelings of guilt and insecurity. Therefore, the importance of expanding conceptions of sexuality is highlighted, with the role of health professionals to instruct their patients with vaginismus in this process.

Keywords

Sexuality, Vaginismus, Loving relationship, Conjugality

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Author Biographies

Ana Carolina de Moraes Silva, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Ana Carolina de Moraes Silva é psicóloga pela Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL). Especialista em Psicologia em Hospital Geral pelo Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HC-FMUSP). Mestranda em Psicologia Clínica pela Universidade de São Paulo (USP).

Maíra Bonafé Sei, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Maíra Bonafé Sei tem mestrado, doutorado e pós-doutorado em Psicologia Clínica pela Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Atualmente é professora associada do Departamento de Psicologia e Psicanálise da Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL).

Rebeca Beckner de Almeida Prado Vieira, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Rebeca Beckner de Almeida Prado Vieira é psicóloga pela Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL).