The involuntary spasm of the muscles surrounding the vagina when vaginal penetration is attempted, making sexual intercourse difficult or impossible, is known as __________.

A. vaginismus
B. dyspareunia
C. paraphilia
D. hypoxyphilia


Answer: A

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