1. Inserting a tampon is painful.
2. Sexual intercourse causes unbearable pain.
3. If I do get a tampon or finger into my vagina, I feel intense burning, stinging, or tightness.
4. When attempting penetration, I feel like I can’t breathe.
5. When the attempt at penetration ends, my muscles (usually) return to normal.
6. I get anxious or fearful when I think about penetration.
7. I want to use a tampon or have sex, but when I try I can't.
8. Attempts at penetration feel like hitting a wall.
9. Gynecological exams are painful or impossible.
10. I get anxious or fearful when touched in the genital area.
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