To Dilate or Not to Dilate ? That's the Question A popular approach when it comes to managing vaginismus is using dilators, yet so many people are intimidated by it, which is understanble given how little we are educated about them, or how to properly utilise them without feeling ashamed or fearful. Vaginal dilation refers to the utilisation of tubelike devices made of either medical-grade silicon or plastic, that help strech out the vaginal tissue in order to relax them, once inserted inside the vagina. In addition to that, dilators tend to come in a set, where the size gradually increases, starting from the first that is comparable to a pinky finger, to the last that resembles the size of a penis, in order for the body to get slowly get accustomed to penetration, as for some the process might be rather quick going from one size dilator to another, whereas others just need a little more time, both physically and psychologically. With that being said, other than the fact that they...