The buzzing or vibrating feeling you may feel in the groin area is common, and it’s usually benign. This sensation can come and go, and the intensity of it varies for each person.
The condition is called vaginismus, an involuntary tensing of muscles around the vagina. It can lead to painful sex (dyspareunia) and pain when inserting tampons or having pelvic exams.
Causes
Weird sensations in the genital area are pretty common, but they don’t always have an obvious cause. Some can be serious, others aren’t. Sometimes, they’re related to a health condition, and other times they’re due to something more psychological or emotional.
One possibility is a condition called vaginismus, which causes involuntary contraction and tightening of the muscles around the vulva. This can lead to a feeling of vibration or buzzing. This problem can happen to women of any age. It may be triggered by sexual intercourse, pelvic exams with a speculum, or using tampons during menstruation. It can also be triggered by emotions like fear, anxiety, anger, or hostility.
Some women with this disorder describe pain in the entire vulvar area, including the opening of the vagina (vestibule). In other cases, it only occurs when pressure is applied to the sensitive area. It might feel like a tingling, pulsing sensation or it could be very painful.
It’s important to rule out more easily treatable conditions, such as a yeast infection or herpes. These infections can be very painful and can be exacerbated by certain habits, such as using over-the-counter vaginal creams without a doctor’s evaluation. It’s also important to rule out any psychological or emotional causes of vulva pain. For example, classic psychoanalysis holds that these spasms can be caused by unresolved psycho-sexual conflicts from childhood.
Symptoms
When a woman experiences a feeling of vibrations in the pelvic area, she may describe this as a buzzing or tingling sensation that comes and goes. These sensations can be uncomfortable, but they are not typically a cause for concern.
Women who experience these feelings often report that they occur on their vulva or clitoris, but they can also be felt in the rectal area, or even in their thighs and buttocks. These muscle spasms can be triggered by something as simple as sitting for long periods of time or drinking too much caffeine. They can also be a sign of pregnancy or other serious conditions, but they are rare.
Another possible symptom of this condition is pain when a person inserts a tampon or has sexual intercourse, or by a medical procedure like a pelvic exam or Pap test. This is called vaginismus, a condition that causes involuntary muscle spasms around the vulva and rectum. It is usually caused by psychological problems such as fear of sexual intercourse or a desire to prevent penile penetration, possibly due to past sexual abuse.
In some cases, this condition can be so severe that it interferes with a person’s daily life. When this happens, a doctor should be consulted to rule out any serious cause of the symptoms. Usually, the doctor will ask about the patient’s personal history and perform an examination to determine whether there is any underlying problem that needs to be addressed.
Treatment
Although a vibrating sensation in the vulva is typically nothing to worry about, it should be discussed with a physician, particularly if the spasms are painful or occur more frequently. In some cases, the sensation may be a side effect of certain medications. It is also a good idea to see a doctor if the sensations occur during pregnancy.
In most cases, the tingling and throbbing feelings in the pelvic region are caused by spasms of the muscles in the vaginal walls. However, there are other reasons for these sensations, including ovarian cysts, urinary tract infections, and uterine fibroids. These conditions should be treated as soon as possible to prevent further damage.
While many women are hesitant to talk about the ‘weird sensation down there’, it is actually far more common than people realize. In fact, numerous forums and discussion threads are filled with women who have experienced pulsations or vibrations in their vulva.
Some treatment options include using a numbing cream that can be applied to the area before an exam, practicing pelvic floor exercises, and receiving psychotherapy. For women suffering from vaginismus, which causes vaginal spasms at the thought of sex, a therapist can recommend using plastic dilators that will help to make the vagina less sensitive. These are often used under the supervision of a physical therapist or sex therapist.
Prevention
A vibrating vulva might sound alarming, but most of the time it’s no cause for concern. These sensations, also known as fasciculation, can occur anywhere on the body that is served by a muscle group with its own motor nerve. For example, people who have multiple sclerosis often report a tingling or buzzing feeling in the genital area and other parts of the body including the calf, thigh, and arm muscles. It’s also fairly common for women to experience a throbbing or vibrating sensation in their pelvic area, with some describing it as a “weird feeling down there.”
Women who suffer from vaginismus — which causes muscle spasms in the pelvic floor that might feel like a pulsing or vibrating vulva — may have these feelings from time to time. This condition can affect women of all ages, though it becomes more common as they get older and usually occurs when the connective tissues and muscles in the pelvic area are injured or weakened.
There are a variety of treatments for vaginismus, but the most effective is to work with a mental health professional who can help treat any underlying psychological problems that might be contributing to this condition. Some of these issues can include sexual abuse, childhood trauma, a fear of pregnancy and the thought of being hurt during sex.
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