Vaginal dilator for vaginismus: Basic uses and facts to know!

Verified by Dr. Vaishali Sakpal Rane (MBBS, DGO Obstetrics and Gynaecology, DNB Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Vaginal dilator for vaginismus can be a useful method of treatment for those who feel discomfort during intercourse or penetration. Medical devices called vaginal dilators can be used to ease discomfort and perhaps even anxiety related to penetration. They can be used to treat a number of ailments and are often safe and effective.
When vaginal penetration is tried, the vaginal muscles in some women may tighten involuntarily or repeatedly. The term for this is vaginismus. The pain or inability to engage in sexual activity is caused by the contractions.

These involuntary muscular spasms happen when anything tries to enter the vagina, such as a penis, finger, tampon, or medical device. Spasms can be either hardly tolerable or excruciatingly painful.

When an individual has sex for the first time in their late teen years or early adulthood, vaginismus symptoms may manifest. The issue can also manifest itself when a person performs a tampon insertion for the first time or has a pelvic checkup at a doctor's office.

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Some women experience vaginismus as they age. Years may pass before it occurs without any issues. Anytime there is vaginal penetration, spasms or pain may happen. Or you could only have them occasionally, such during sex or pelvic examinations.

Although dilators can be any size, they are frequently 4 inches long and have a range of widths. They are frequently used to ease pain and anxiety. Vaginal dilators for vaginismus sometimes come in packages with a variety of dilators of various widths, from extremely thin to substantial.You may start using wider dilators when the vaginal tissues loosen up, which can help you feel more at ease using larger sizes over time.

Dilator treatment may be beneficial for some persons who experience pain during vaginal penetration or sexual activity. It lessens discomfort, anxiety, or both around penetration and aids in maintaining flexible vaginal tissues and an open vagina.

Speak to your doctor about this if you believe it may benefit you. They can do a physical examination to look for an underlying issue, recommend suitable dilators for you to buy, and provide you detailed instructions for a therapy to aid you.