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Do You Need Vaginal Dilators for Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus

09

Sep

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Do You Need Vaginal Dilators for Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus

Introduction Hey there! If you've been hanging out in online support groups or forums for vulvar or vaginal health, you might have stumbled across a lot of talk about vaginal dilators. It’s totally normal to wonder, “Wait a minute, do I need to be using these too?” and “Why hasn’t my doctor mentioned this?” If you’re feeling a bit confused, you’re definitely not alone. We’ve actually been getting quite a few questions lately about whether vaginal dilators are something people with Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (VLS) should be using. So, we thought it would be helpful to put together a little guide to clear things up. Disclaimers *This post is an opinion piece by Jaclyn, based on her lived experience, as there is a general lack of research on the topic of vaginal dilators for vulvar lichen sclerosus. ***If this post is helpful to you, we’d love your support so we…

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Those with Lichen Sclerosus

The muscles at the base of your pelvic floor are like any other muscle in your body. They can weaken, hold tension and affect how your body works. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help those with Lichen Sclerosus keep their pelvic floor muscles healthy. That’s where experts like Ashley Stump, PFPT, come in. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, she helps people with various problems, including painful sex, urinary and bowel issues, pelvic pain, and pain from LS. I spoke with Ashley to learn more about what she does as pelvic floor PT and how it benefits those with LS. How does Lichen Sclerosus affect your pelvic floor muscles? If you have LS, you already know the condition affects various parts of your life. It also involves multiple parts of your body, including your pelvic floor. Just like people can hold tension in their neck muscles, they can also have…

What’s the best lube for Lichen Sclerosus?

https://youtu.be/P9edyDq6Ue0 Have you ever wondered what lube is best for Lichen Sclerosus? Perhaps you felt overwhelmed by the massive selection of lube options online and had no clue what to buy? Have you ever wondered what you should look for and avoid in a lube? If yes, this is the episode for you! Today I am here with my amazing friend and fellow LS warrior, Jaclyn, from The Lost Labia Chronicles, and we are going to be talking about lubrication, artificial lubrication, that is. But before we jump into this, click here to subscribe to The Lost Labia Chronicles, which dives into sex, mental health, and Lichen Sclerosus. I am so happy to be here with my girl to talk with y’all about lube (what kind of lube is right for you, Jaclyn’s experience with dilators and lube, what you want to consider in choosing a lube, etc.). Types of…