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Sexual Health & Wellbeing FAQ's
Vaginal Dilators are a set of gradually-sized trainers for the vagina. A health professional may advise a woman or vulva-owner to use dilators for painful sex / Vaginismus to learn how to relax tight vaginal muscles or stretch the vaginal canal after an operation. We don't recommend self-diagnosing and purchasing dilators without medical advice.
Vaginismus or owning a narrow vagina ( menopause can cause the vagina to shorten and narrow) is a couple of reasons, but even generally, many customers choose a slim sex toy over a wider one, as they're often more comfortable and versatile.
Menstrual Cups are better for both your body and the environment. \they are MUCH more body-friendly than tampons.
Safer sex is the cornerstone of good sex as it lets you relax and enjoy the sensations, rather than worry about pregnancy and STI's. Condoms and latex gloves turn penises, dildos and fingers into sleek playthings, whilst creating a barrier to stop sperm, infection or bacteria passing between partners. For oral sex & rimming, cut up a condom to form a barrier.
Q&A: Vaginismus Dilators
Dear Sh! I’ve just been told I have something called Vaginismus. I’ve spent years wondering why I couldn’t have proper sex with boyfriends (and usually getting dumped because of it). I’ve never heard of Vaginismus before, and it sounds pretty bad!
I was told to get myself a dilating kit for Vaginismus treatment.
Can you help?
Hi there,
Vaginismus is actually pretty common, and every year we have hundreds of women contacting us who also have Vaginismus, so don’t feel alone or broken, because it can be treated.
Vaginismus is a condition where the muscles in and around the vagina go into spasm.
This makes intercourse either very painful and difficult, or even impossible. Vaginismus is usually seen as having psychological roots, so working to “repair” yourself physically and addressing any psychological issues about sex you may have lurking deep down (whatever they are and wherever they may have come from) is the best way forward. Above all, don’t despair, because Vaginismus is something you can conquer.
Along with therapy, Vaginal Dialators are usually recommended.
There are few Vaginismus dilating kits available. A standard hard plastic dilating kit, which is often prescribed for Vagisismus, can look & feel very “medical”. Because of this, we developed our Vaginal Dilating Kit...
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