{"product_id":"kegel8-anal-dilator-set","title":"Kegel8 Anal Dilators","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #007b6e; margin-bottom: 1.2em;\"\u003eSit, relax and treat. Clinically trusted. Hot or cold therapy. Soft, body-friendly silicone — gentle where it matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kegel8 Anal Dilators are not just another dilator set — they are a genuinely innovative therapeutic tool. Crafted from platinum-cured medical-grade silicone, these dilators are soft and malleable by design — yielding gently to the body rather than resisting it. During your therapy session, you can sit comfortably in a chair, relax on the sofa and watch TV, or simply go about your normal home routine — rather than being confined to lying on a bed. And with compatibility for both heat and cold therapy, they are the most versatile and most comfortable anal dilator available in the UK today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or seeking relief from haemorrhoids, piles, or anal fissures, the Kegel8 Anal Dilators offer a discreet, clinically supported approach to anal health — from the comfort of your own home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #007b6e; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eHot \u0026amp; Cold Therapy — A Game Changer for Haemorrhoid and Pile Relief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike hard, rigid plastic dilators, the Kegel8 soft silicone design moves with your body rather than against it — and is fully compatible with both heat and cold therapy, unlocking two powerful therapeutic benefits in a single, gentle product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #333333; margin-top: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eCold Therapy — Immediate Relief for Haemorrhoids and Piles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplying a chilled dilator delivers targeted cold therapy directly to inflamed tissue, helping to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0.5em 0 1em 1.5em; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eRapidly reduce swelling and inflammation from haemorrhoids and piles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eNumb localised pain for fast, soothing relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eConstrict blood vessels to reduce bleeding associated with haemorrhoids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eCalm post-operative discomfort following haemorrhoidectomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClinical evidence:\u003c\/strong\u003e A randomised controlled trial found that anal dilatation significantly reduced post-operative pain following haemorrhoidectomy. \u003ca style=\"color: #007b6e;\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12876-022-02409-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRead the study →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNICE also recognises the value of anal dilators after anal stretch for haemorrhoids. \u003ca style=\"color: #007b6e;\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10600265\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView NICE guidelines →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #333333; margin-top: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eHeat Therapy — Relax Muscles and Support Healing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarming the dilator before use encourages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0.5em 0 1em 1.5em; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eMuscle relaxation in the anal sphincter — reducing spasm and tightness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eIncreased blood flow to support tissue repair and healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eGreater comfort during insertion, especially for those with anal stenosis or fissures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eRelief from the chronic muscle tension associated with pelvic floor dysfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #007b6e; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSit Comfortably During Therapy — No Need to Lie Down\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the Kegel8 Anal Dilators truly stand apart. Because the silicone is so soft and body-friendly, you can sit comfortably with a dilator in place during your therapy session — rather than having to lie still on a bed. That means you can settle into a chair, relax on the sofa and watch TV, or simply unwind at home while the therapy works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0.5em 0 1em 1.5em; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eNo need to lie down — sit in a chair or on the sofa during your therapy session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eRelax and watch TV — soft silicone sits comfortably without pressure or friction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eMore relaxed sessions mean more effective therapy — tension works against treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eGraduated sizing means you can find the right size for your current stage of therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #555555;\"\u003eHard plastic dilators demand that you lie still and endure — they are rigid and unyielding, and sitting on one would be deeply uncomfortable. Kegel8's soft silicone is fundamentally different: it flexes and gives with the body, making it possible to sit naturally and relax during your session rather than tensing against a hard surface. For anyone already in pain, that difference is everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #007b6e; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWho Can Benefit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #333333; margin-top: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eHaemorrhoids and Piles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaemorrhoids affect millions of people in the UK and are one of the most common reasons people seek anal health solutions. The Kegel8 Anal Dilators provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0.5em 0 1em 1.5em; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eCold therapy to reduce swelling, inflammation and bleeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eGentle dilation to ease passage and reduce straining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003ePost-haemorrhoidectomy support — reducing pain and preventing scar tissue tightening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #333333; margin-top: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eAnal Fissures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChronic anal fissures cause intense pain and can be slow to heal. The Kegel8 dilators help by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0.5em 0 1em 1.5em; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eGently stretching the anal sphincter to reduce spasm — the primary driver of fissure pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eImproving blood flow to the fissure site, accelerating healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003ePreventing recurrence through progressive, regular dilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting research:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: #007b6e;\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC1438823\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Long-term Effect of Standardized Anal Dilatation for Chronic Anal Fissure on Anal Continence →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #333333; margin-top: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eAnal Stenosis (Anal Stricture)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarrowing of the anal canal — caused by surgery, radiation, trauma or chronic inflammation — responds well to progressive dilation therapy. Kegel8 dilators:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0.5em 0 1em 1.5em; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eGently stretch and restore flexibility to the anal canal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eEase painful bowel movements caused by stricture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eAre trusted by pelvic health professionals as a non-surgical first-line approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: #007b6e;\" href=\"https:\/\/coloproctol.org\/journal\/view.php?doi=10.3393\/ac.2020.03.16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eComparison of anal dilatation versus no dilatation in reducing pain after haemorrhoidectomy →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #333333; margin-top: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eAnal Fistula Recovery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing anal fistula surgery, regular dilation helps prevent scar tissue from tightening and supports long-term comfort. The soft, pliable silicone is far gentler on inflamed and healing tissue than hard plastic alternatives — reducing irritation on contact, easing insertion, and making the whole experience significantly less daunting for those in post-operative discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #333333; margin-top: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003ePelvic Floor Dysfunction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor conditions such as spastic pelvic floor syndrome or hypertonic pelvic floor, anal dilators help retrain and relax overactive muscles — often in combination with physiotherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #333333; margin-top: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eChronic Constipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuscle tightness can be a contributing factor to chronic constipation. Gentle progressive dilation helps alleviate tension in the anal canal, improving comfort and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #333333; margin-top: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eDyspareunia (Painful Intercourse)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgressive dilation builds comfort and confidence, helping to reduce pain associated with penetration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #333333; margin-top: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003eSide Effects of Cancer Treatment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadiation therapy and chemotherapy can cause significant changes to anal tissue. Dilation helps maintain flexibility and comfort during and after treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #007b6e; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0.5em 0 1em 1.5em; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSoft, malleable platinum-cured silicone — gentle and yielding on sensitive, inflamed or post-operative tissue; body-safe, non-toxic, phthalate-free and latex-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eCompatible with hot and cold therapy — uniquely versatile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSit comfortably during therapy — soft enough to use in a chair or on the sofa; no need to lie down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAvailable as a complete 5-piece graduated set or as individual sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eClear inch-based progression markings — track your progress with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eEasy to clean — warm water and soap; sterilisable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eRecommended by pelvic floor physiotherapists and healthcare professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eDesigned by Kegel8 — the UK's leading pelvic health brand with over 20 years' expertise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #007b6e; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eVAT Relief — You May Be Entitled to Buy This Product VAT-Free\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #007B6E; background-color: #e6f5f3; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 6px; margin: 1rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #007b6e; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eImportant: VAT Exemption Available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eIf you are a UK resident purchasing this product for your own personal use to manage a qualifying chronic condition or disability, you may be entitled to purchase this product free of VAT under HMRC Group 12 (Drugs, Medicines, and Aids for the Handicapped).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou qualify for VAT relief if you have a long-term illness or disability, including neurological conditions, chronic pain, arthritis, mobility impairments, diabetes, or incontinence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to claim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select 'Buy VAT Free' at checkout and state the reason for your claim in the box provided. You self-certify that you meet the qualifying criteria — no medical proof is required. It is a criminal offence to make a false declaration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full details of VAT relief eligibility, visit \u003ca style=\"color: #007b6e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/vat-notice-7017-reliefs-from-vat-for-disabled-and-older-people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHMRC VAT Notice 701\/7 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #007b6e; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhy Choose Kegel8?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKegel8 has been the UK's most trusted pelvic health brand for over 20 years. Our products are developed in close consultation with pelvic floor physiotherapists, colorectal surgeons and continence nurses — so you can be confident that every product we make is grounded in clinical evidence and real-world patient need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kegel8 Anal Dilators are not a compromise. They are the product that hard plastic dilators should always have been — soft and gentle where the body needs it most, thermally versatile, and designed around the needs of real people managing real, often painful conditions. When tissue is inflamed, healing or in spasm, the last thing it needs is something hard and unyielding. Kegel8 silicone gives instead of resists — and that is a fundamental difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #007b6e; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eClinical References\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0.5em 0 1em 1.5em; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #007b6e;\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10600265\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNICE — Value of an anal dilator after anal stretch for haemorrhoids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #007b6e;\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC1438823\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Long-term Effect of Standardized Anal Dilatation for Chronic Anal Fissure on Anal Continence\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #007b6e;\" href=\"https:\/\/coloproctol.org\/journal\/view.php?doi=10.3393\/ac.2020.03.16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eComparison of anal dilatation versus no dilatation with a standardized dilator in reducing pain after haemorrhoidectomy: a randomised control trial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #007b6e;\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12876-022-02409-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePreoperative anal dilatation significantly reduced post-operative pain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kegel8","offers":[{"title":"Set \/ Buy VAT Free","offer_id":54202020462929,"sku":"13965-SET-VATFREE","price":51.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set \/ Include VAT","offer_id":55065830752593,"sku":"13965-SET-VAT","price":62.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 1 \/ Buy VAT Free","offer_id":54202020495697,"sku":"13965-SIZE1-VATFREE","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 1 \/ Include VAT","offer_id":55065830785361,"sku":"13965-SIZE1-VAT","price":13.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 2 \/ Buy VAT Free","offer_id":54202020528465,"sku":"13965-SIZE2-VATFREE","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 2 \/ Include VAT","offer_id":55065830818129,"sku":"13965-SIZE2-VAT","price":16.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 3 \/ Buy VAT Free","offer_id":54202020561233,"sku":"13965-SIZE3-VATFREE","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 3 \/ Include VAT","offer_id":55065830850897,"sku":"13965-SIZE3-VAT","price":19.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 4 \/ Buy VAT Free","offer_id":54202020594001,"sku":"13965-SIZE4-VATFREE","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 4 \/ Include VAT","offer_id":55065830883665,"sku":"13965-SIZE4-VAT","price":21.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 5 \/ Buy VAT Free","offer_id":54202020626769,"sku":"13965-SIZE5-VATFREE","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 5 \/ Include VAT","offer_id":55065830916433,"sku":"13965-SIZE5-VAT","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1057\/3312\/8529\/files\/13965-main-group-2.jpg?v=1783021050","url":"https:\/\/www.kegel8.co.uk\/products\/kegel8-anal-dilator-set","provider":"Kegel8","version":"1.0","type":"link"}