Silicone dilators are a treatment that allows for progressive exercise of the area thanks to their different sizes. They are usually recommended by gynecologists, oncologists, sexologists, or physiotherapists specialized in pelvic floor health.

Indications: for vaginal discomfort and problems during penetrative sexual intercourse caused by:

• Vaginismus
• Dyspareunia
• Lichen sclerosus
• Vaginoplasty / Neovagina
• After gynecological surgeries
• After childbirth or an episiotomy or perineal tear
• Pain during gynecological exams or when inserting tampons
• During and after radiation therapy or chemotherapy treatments
• Reduction in vaginal size as a result of surgical intervention

How are dilators used? It is recommended to wash the dilators with warm water and a mild soap before their first use. After use, clean them the same way and store them in a bag completely dry.

The recommended position for inserting the dilators is to lie on your back with your legs bent and slightly apart. However, they can also be used while standing, with one leg raised and resting on a chair. To facilitate insertion, it is good to apply lubricant or even water to moisten the tip of the dilator or the entrance of the vagina.

Breathe calmly and carefully insert the smallest dilator into the vagina for 8-10 minutes, then move it in and out without fully removing it. Repeat these movements about 20 times. It is possible that during the first times you use the dilators, you will only be able to insert the tip; this is absolutely normal.

Unless your doctor suggests otherwise, you should repeat this exercise 3 times a week for a period of 2 weeks. When you can insert the smallest size without difficulty, it is recommended to immediately move on to the next size and repeat the process. This also applies to the other sizes. Once the insertion of the largest dilator can be done without discomfort, you may consider penetrative sexual intercourse.

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