Dilators (vaginal dilators, vaginal trainers, vaginal spacers) have been used for various treatments – from painful sex to sexual pleasure – for over 75 years. In fact, the first documented use was in 1938 for the treatment of vaginal agenesis, a rare disorder when the vagina is not or is partially developed. Although this first-in-use started as a glass dilator, …
Vaginal atrophy from low estrogen: At-home treatments and remedies
Low estrogen may occur in women over 40, which is also a sign of the transition stage towards menopause, called perimenopause. But did you know a drop in estrogen levels can occur in women at any age after puberty?
How to use a vaginal dilator
For too many women, vaginal penetration is a source of pain rather than pleasure. While you should always tell your healthcare provider about vaginal or pelvic pain, at the same time you can educate yourself about vaginal dilators. These products, also called vaginal trainers or vaginismus dilators, are often recommended by healthcare providers to help address a variety of conditions …