How to Dilate With Your Thumbs

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Don’t have a dilator set? Maybe they seem a little intimidating? No problem! You can easily use your thumbs to stretch the muscles and tissues around the vaginal canal to help with decreasing pain with penetration. Dr. Collins, DPT guides you through stretches you can do at home with just your own hands.

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