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The medical condition that causes couples to 'get stuck' during intercourse

It causes discomfort, burning sensation or pain during sex

Getting ‘stuck’ can be explained medically and could have nothing to do with witchcraft.

The condition is called vaginismus where a woman’s ‘P-Unit’ contracts involuntarily. It causes discomfort, burning sensation or pain during sex, pelvic examination or when wearing a tampon.

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