Tag Archives: Dilation
The VaginismusMD Support System
I am forever grateful for the support system that has developed through VaginismusMD and our Forum. What is a Support System? A support System is a network of personal or professional contacts available to a person or organization for practical … Continue reading
What Happens When the Botox Wears Off?
A patient recently wrote that intercourse was going well three months after her treatment but was nervous about what would happen when the Botox effect was gone. On top of this she was graduating and leaving to go home to … Continue reading
Having Fun with Dilating Before Intercourse
I have spoken to my patients many times about the importance of dilating with the larger dilators before intercourse. Some of my patients are using vibrators to help them relax while dilating and this has helped them with success transitioning … Continue reading
Dilating Gets Easier Every Day
Botox for the Treatment of Vaginismus Botox for vaginismus is a simple, nonsurgical treatment. When Botox is injected directly into the spastic vaginal muscles, the nerve impulses to the areas of spasm are blocked. This reduces muscle activity and thus … Continue reading
Sleeping with Dilators
I ask my patients to sleep every second night with the Pure Romance #4 of 6 purple dilator. This helps give passive stretch to the tight vaginal muscles during sleep and makes it easy to advance to the next size during the morning dilation. A common question is “Should I be sleeping with larger dilators?” Continue reading