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The Gerka Journal

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Vaginismus: Understanding and Treating the Cause
Clinical Insights
7 September 2026 2 Min Read

Vaginismus: Understanding and Treating the Cause

Vaginismus is an involuntary tightening of the pelvic floor muscles when penetration is attempted or anticipated. It is an automatic protective response not something a person chooses and can make sexual intercourse, tampon use or gynaecological examinations painful or impossible.

Emsella Explained: What the "Kegel Throne" Actually Does
General
20 August 2026 7 Min Read

Emsella Explained: What the "Kegel Throne" Actually Does

If you've ever laughed, sneezed, jumped on a trampoline with your kids, or picked up something heavy and felt a little leak you weren't expecting — you're far from alone. In Ireland, roughly 1 in 7 older adults experience some form of incontinence, and that number rises to nearly 1 in 3 later in life. Despite how common it is, most women never talk about it. They just quietly buy more pads, avoid the trampoline park, or stop going to spin class. At Gerka Clinic, we think that's the wrong answer. Incontinence isn't something you have to just "manage" or accept as an inevitable part of getting older or having children. It's a medical issue with medical solutions — and one of the most effective, least invasive options available today is Emsella.