Category Archives: Dilators
Vaginismus Dilating
Large Dilators for Large Partners Concerning vaginismus dilating, women who have large partners need to be dilating to large dilators – large dilators or large partners. Treatment using the Pacik Botox multimodal program for vaginismus includes Botox injections and progressive dilation. … Continue reading
Dilation in Vaginismus Treatment
How long does one need to dilate after Botox treatment? A frequently asked question is “How long do I need to dilate after vaginismus treatment?” Dilation has always been an important part of vaginismus treatment and was first described by … Continue reading
Adult toys or vaginismus aids used in the treatment of vaginismus
Adult Toys for Vaginismus Adult toys (or vaginismus aids) can be very useful in the treatment of vaginismus. A number of toys are introduced during the post procedure counseling session to help women advance from dilators to enjoyable sex. Description … Continue reading
Botox Treatment for Vaginismus and Dilation Privacy
Extensive post procedure counseling and dilator instructions are needed after treating vaginismus with Botox under anesthesia. The physical spasm responds well to Botox and progressive dilation under anesthesia. The psychologic distress, fear and anxiety to penetration require psychologic support to … Continue reading
Vaginismus: Finger Dilation
Finger dilation — what happens The normal physiologic response to finger penetration is for the vagina to quickly go through a relaxation response making penile entry possible. This is what would be expected and happens in the vast majority of … Continue reading
Vaginal Pain with Dilators after Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
One week post Botox treatment for vaginismus, one of our patients from the England with a seven year history of severe level 5 primary vaginismus began having pain with dilation. She writes: “I am now home and since I’ve arrived, … Continue reading
Feeling stuck post Botox Treatment for Vaginismus
Feeling stuck post Botox Treatment for Vaginismus A recurring problem following Botox treatment for vaginismus is getting too comfortable in a dilation routine. Patients settle in with their dilators and every day they dutifully do the dilation schedule they were … Continue reading
Dilation After a Break Part I
Discontinuing and Resuming the Dilation Regimen after Botox Treatment for Vaginismus Women are very committed to a dilation regimen after their Botox treatment for vaginismus. However, there are many reasons why women stop dilating for a period of time and … Continue reading
Dilation After a Break Part II
Discontinuing and Resuming the Dilation Regimen after Botox Treatment for Vaginismus Women are very committed to a dilation regimen after their Botox treatment for vaginismus. However, there are many reasons that women stop dilating for a period of time and … Continue reading