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women who contact the group ask about the problem of the vaginal opening becoming
narrow. In the UK, some dermatologists say that maintaining regular sexual intercourse
will help to prevent the vaginal opening from becoming narrow. Sometimes symptoms
can prevent intercourse. Vaginal dilators are an ideal way to maintain the vaginal
opening in good working order so that when symptoms are under control, intercourse
may become possible once again. Some women find they can use dilators when they
have active symptoms but they cannot face intimacy with their partners.
Everyone's circumstances
will be different. If you do not have a sexual partner, maintaining the vaginal
opening may not be an immediate priority for you. Sometimes women do not realise
their vaginal opening has narrowed until they go for a smear test and then they
find that the nurse or doctor has difficulty in inserting the speculum. Narrowing
may occur during the times when you are not having intercourse. Many women contact
NLSSG when they meet new partners after several years of being sexually inactive.
Concerns are expressed about whether or not they will be able to have intercourse
successfully. Vaginal dilators can help by restoring personal confidence. Working
alone and in private with dilators, getting to know your body and be back in touch
with it again is often helpful. Being able to insert dilators successfully can
take away some of the stress of that 'first time' experience with a new partner.
Well worth considering! Whether
you have a partner or not, regular use of vaginal dilators can help to keep the
vaginal opening from narrowing. The regular use of dilators may prevent the need
for surgery. While
NLSSG is prepared to share news about what has helped others, you must always
seek medical advice regarding your own case before using dilators. Remember
- always use a good lubricant gel on the dilator before attempting to insert it.
Try to relax and remember to breathe. NLSSG
is pleased to be able to offer information about a new dilator product, Femmax.
Femmax dilators
are available on NHS prescription in the UK. Enquiries for other countries need
to be directed to info@mdti.co.uk
Alternatively
telephone 01902 778380 (international enquiries +44 1902 778380)
The usual
cost of the Femmax is £15.00 + vat and postage and packing, with a total
cost of £19.98. For
the NLSSG we will discount the price to £15.00 (including Vat and P&P).
To get the Femmax at £15.00 they should quote the referenceLS4006
If
your doctor is happy to prescribe the Femmax dilators for you please give him
the prescribing code information. Prescription Code MDTi 4006
To
view images of dilators please use these two links - dilators1-
dilators2
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