If you have always wanted to avoid sexual contact because you find it unpleasant or fearful, discussing this with a therapist or trusted advisor may provide you with some insight about this problem. Pain with sexual activity can cause some reflexive tension in pelvic muscles. Anticipating that an activity may be painful can cause muscles to tense voluntarily or involuntarily, as a way to be self-protective. Sometimes a woman can benefit from learning more about how to gain voluntary control over the pelvic muscles. At times, vaginal dilators may be recommended.
Vaginal dilators are smooth plastic cylinders in graduated sizes.
They are rounded at the end. The smallest dilator is about the diameter of a tampon. Dilators will be provided for you in the recommended sizes, with discussion about how to use them. These instructions can be used for reference in between clinic visits. Getting ready to use dilators.