1.

For at least 6 months, individual repeatedly experiences at least one of the following problems: • Difficulty having vaginal penetration during intercourse • Significant vaginal or pelvic pain when trying to have intercourse or penetration • Significant fear that vaginal penetration will cause vaginal or pelvic pain • Significant tensing of the pelvic muscles during vaginal penetration.

2.

Individual experiences significant distress from this.

(Information from: APA, 2013.)