What devices help with reduced vaginal sensation?
Devices such as pelvic floor trainers, vibrators, and vaginal dilators may help some women improve sensation, muscle tone, and sexual comfort, depending on the cause of numbness.
Detailed Medical Explanation
Pelvic floor trainers (such as kegel balls or biofeedback devices) strengthen muscles, potentially enhancing sexual sensation. Vibrators can stimulate nerve endings and increase blood flow. Dilators are used after surgery, trauma, or menopause to gently stretch tissues and reduce discomfort. The benefit depends on the underlying cause of sensation loss. NHS: Vaginismus.
Clinical Context
Use only medically approved devices. If numbness persists or worsens, consult a women’s health specialist or pelvic physiotherapist.
Evidence-Based Approaches
NHS and NICE recommend pelvic floor devices for specific symptoms but not all cases of numbness (NICE CKS).