USING A URETHRAL DILATOR
This week we have had a few customers asking how to use a urethral dilator. When I was first asked the question I was stunned and did not have a clue what she meant. Luckily enough I was able to jump online and do a quick search. What a perfect chance to learn something new for my review this week 🙂
After a little bit of research I have came to a conclusion. There are many ways that a dilator can be used. Here are just some of the main reasons I came across on why you might need to know this information for the future.
Curvical cancer – brachytherapy
One of the other reasons we use dilators for are after to maintain vaginal size. This is useful after menopause or cancer treatments. Dilators may help women remain wide enough to be able to have pain free intercourse. or examinations after menopause they are also helpful on that time of the month and when a patient needs to take anti-oestrogen hormone therapies for breast cancer they are also very commonly used to prevent scarring during graft versus host syndrome after a stem cell or bone marrow transplant.
Some women are born without a vagina
Something I had no idea about was that some women are born without a vagina. Instead they have a small like dimple that is a dead end. When they become teenagers they have 2 options. One option is surgery another is to use a dilator. They begin to press the dilator into the vaginal opening for about half an hour twice a day.
After a few weeks they can begin to deepen the vagina enough to be able to have sexual intercourse with a partner. They need to keep regular dilation or sexual intercourse in able to maintain the vaginal canal. Sometimes they’re condition can involve abnormal low hormone levels in these cases they need to use oestrogen creams to improve the stretch of the vaginal area.
Dilator vs vibrators
There are some people that may claim that you would get a more positive result from using a vibrator of different sizes rather than using dilators, these people believe vibrators will cause sexual excitement creating more blood flow or even just to make the process more pleasurable.
Some also tell women to find something shaped more like a penis for the realistic feeling with a few different sizes or even just something she desires. Excitement usually helps to bring more blood flow which allows more oxygen to the tiny blood vessels in the vaginal area witch may also help to keep the tissue healthy.
A few educators worry that using vibrators without the other parts of the program will stop women from understanding their own anatomy, including full control of the pelvic floor muscles even most vibrators that have a ridiculous amount of adjustable tips of all different sizes to fit in the vagina do not have a wide commercial range of dilators witch may reduce the women’s freedom to customize her dilation
Vaginismus
This is commonly known as penetration anxiety. Also known as pelvic floor myalgia is when some women have an intense fear of something entering their vagina. Most therapists tend to think that its a phobia genuinely triggered when a partner tried to enter their finger or penis into the vaginal entrance. A great way to overcome this is to use dilation and it will give the women a greater control over what is going into her vagina
Vaginal reconstruction
After a women has experienced surgery to rebuild her vagina due to a default at birth, healthier problem in later years or after cancer treatments she may be given as customised dilator to wear for some hours of the day and also while she sleeps. It helps the reconstructed vagina keep depth and to stay as wide as possible during healing time. They are more likely to be used if the vagina was created using skin grafts. They man not be needed for reconstructions built from intestines, skin or muscle flaps.
Easy Dilator Use
– Start with a comfortable size. One that can enter your vagina with little discomfort. Make sure you don’t forget to pack on the lubricant and repeat as needed 🙂
– If you are lying on your back you need to remember that your vagina slants slightly downwards in this position and do not push the dilator in at a right angle motion
– Make sure you know how to contract your muscles relax them as you are inserting the dilator and then tense once the dilator has been fully inserted
– If you are experiencing sexual pleasure from your dilator you can move it side to side to produce good feelings
– Try reading or watching television if you find it hard to keep the dilator in for a few minutes at a time
– It is possible to injure yourself with improper use of your dilator after you have experienced radio therapy, surgery or graft versus host disease, be sure to consult your medical team to correctly show you the use of your dilator, it has been known that pushing or moving the dilator too roughly against fragile or scarred areas may result in further damage
Important To Note
This material is intended for informational purposes only and is never to replace professional advice or diagnosis treatments that have been dealt with by professional educators
Consult a health professional before using a urethral dilator to ensure safety and avoid potential complications. They can assess your individual needs and provide tailored advice. A professional will guide you on the correct size, technique, and frequency of use.
They can also identify any underlying conditions that might make urethral dilation risky. Failing to consult can lead to infections, injuries, or other serious issues. Always prioritize your health by seeking medical advice before beginning any urethral dilation practice. Your health professional’s expertise is crucial for safe and effective use.
If you think this might be something that your missing in head down to your closest
OH!ZONE Adult Lifestyle Centre to pick up your new silicone dilator kit one of the friendly staff will be more than happy to point you towards your perfect product 🙂
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