When Sheila attempts to have sexual intercourse,the outer part of her vagina has an involuntary spasm,and it becomes impossible for her to have intercourse.Which of the following DSM-5 diagnoses would fit Sheila's problem?

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Vaginismus is a condition in which there is an involuntary spasm of the outer part of the vagina when attempted to have sexual intercourse. This results in pain and difficulty having intercourse. Dyspareunia refers to pain during intercourse, female orgasmic disorder refers to difficulty in achieving orgasm, and sexual aversion disorder refers to a persistent aversion to sexual activity. None of these diagnoses seem to fit Sheila's problem as well as vaginismus does.

When Sheila Attempts to Have Sexual Intercourse,the Outer Part of Her