Is it okay to pause penetrative sex while I recover?
Is it okay to pause penetrative sex while I recover? Yes, absolutely. Pausing penetrative sex while you recover from vaginal pain, trauma, or treatment is not…
Recurrent thrush or BV vs pain—how do I tell?
Recurrent thrush or BV vs pain—how do I tell? Recurrent thrush (candidiasis) and bacterial vaginosis (BV) typically cause itching, discharge, and odour, whereas vaginal pain—especially during…
Safe options for pain while breastfeeding (low oestrogen state)?
What are safe pain relief options while breastfeeding in a low oestrogen state? Breastfeeding naturally suppresses oestrogen, which can cause vaginal dryness, painful sex, joint aches,…
What does NICE say about energy devices and sexual function symptoms?
What does NICE say about energy devices and sexual function symptoms? NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has issued specific guidance on vaginal energy-based…
Tampon pain—does it predict vaginismus or vestibulodynia?
Tampon Pain—Does It Predict Vaginismus or Vestibulodynia? Pain when inserting or removing tampons is not normal and can signal an underlying pelvic health condition. While it…
PRP vs polynucleotides—do they help comfort or tissue responsiveness?
PRP vs polynucleotides—do they help comfort or tissue responsiveness? Both platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and polynucleotides are regenerative therapies used to improve vaginal tissue health, but they…
What is psychosexual therapy and who might benefit?
What is psychosexual therapy and who might benefit? Psychosexual therapy is a specialised form of talking therapy that addresses the psychological, emotional, and relational factors affecting…
What are vaginal dilators and how are they used safely?
What are vaginal dilators and how are they used safely? Vaginal dilators are smooth, cylinder-shaped medical devices that come in graduated sizes, designed to gently stretch…
Vaginal DHEA—who might consider it for sexual comfort?
Vaginal DHEA—who might consider it for sexual comfort? Vaginal DHEA (prasterone) is a hormone therapy applied directly inside the vagina to treat moderate to severe dryness…
What outcomes are realistic and how soon might I notice change?
What outcomes are realistic and how soon might I notice change? Realistic outcomes from regenerative vaginal treatments include gradual improvements in tissue thickness, lubrication, elasticity, and…
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