For the VERY FIRST TIME in almost 9 years we had pain free sex! Physical therapy is most definitely the way to go…I can hardly believe the difference it has made. We are nowhere near perfect but I see great things for us…and I am so proud of myself for committing to this treatment. So [...]
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The previous post talked about inserting a dilator but just leaving it in. This list explains what to do with the dilator besides allowing it to sit and stretch. Apply lubricant on the outer skin of vagina. Apply lubricant to end of dilator. Spread the skin away from the vaginal opening. Place the end of [...]
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by Wendy Maltz, LCSW, LMFCC, Certified Sex Therapist Author of The Sexual Healing Journey (www.HealthySex.com) Many women are finding vaginal dilators to be an effective medical aid in helping them overcome sexual problems, such as, vaginal atrophy, painful intercourse, and fear of penetration. These durable plastic, tube-shaped devices come in four progressive sizes: extra-small, small, [...]
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I’m preparing for my next appointment today with my GP to check on this bladder thing. I counted 15 trips to the restroom yesterday. Good times. So while I’m looking forward to getting things figured out, I realized I’ll once again be “examined” by yet another Dr. I have counted 9…NINE…different Drs that have been [...]
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Found this free app the other day to help me with my PT exercises. I was getting tired of counting over and over again. Now I can just listen for a beep to tell me when to work or rest. It’s called Gymboss Programmable Interval Timer. I can set 10 second intervals followed by 2 [...]
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