What is a vaginal dilator?
A vaginal dilator is an instrument used to gently stretch the vagina, used when the vagina has become narrowed or if you are experiencing discomfort and pain during sex or penetration.
Choosing the right vaginal dilator will ensure that your dilator therapy is effective, trouble-free and you get great results so you can get on with living your life. No one wants to have to use a dilator, but when you need to, choose the very best in safety, comfort and dependability with Kegel8.
How are Kegel8 Vaginal Dilators Different?
Kegel8 vaginal dilators are designed with your comfort and pelvic health in mind. Unlike traditional materials, our dilators are made from soft, yet firm, body-safe silicone. This smooth and flexible surface makes dilator therapy comfortable, especially for women experiencing vaginal tightness, pain, or recovering from pelvic surgery.
Using silicone vaginal dilators can help reduce discomfort, support gradual relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles, and encourage confidence throughout treatment. Silicone is also hygienic, durable, and easy to clean, ensuring safe and effective use during your therapy program.
With Kegel8’s 20 years of experience in pelvic health, our silicone dilator set offers a clinically designed solution to support gentle, effective, and consistent vaginal dilator therapy.
How to use vaginal dilators
For full information on how to safely and comfortably use our vaginal dilators, please check the ‘Instructions for use’ pamphlet in the Downloads section – here are the brief recommendations for how to use our vaginal dilators.
- To use our vaginal dilators, find a comfortable position, preferably reclining, with knees slightly apart.
- Start with the smallest dilator. Fill the well with a dilator gel or lubricant like Kegel8 Dilator Gel to help evenly distribute the lubricant through your vaginal canal.
- Gently insert the dilator into your vagina to a point where you’re comfortable – don’t force anything. Once comfortable, move it side to side for 5-10 minutes.
- Once you can insert the dilator so that the base is flush with your vagina opening without discomfort, progress to the next size. This will retrain the muscles, gently stretching and keeping open the vaginal canal.
- Use the dilator for 5-20 minutes, 5-6 days per week, gradually increasing the size.
- Clean the dilator after each use with antibacterial cleaning spray or mild soap and warm water, and allow it to dry completely before the next use.
Are Vaginal Dilators Wearable?
Yes! We know that your dilator therapy may need to fit around the needs of a busy family. With our set of graduated dilators, you can multitask while remaining comfortable, allowing your body to relax and accept the treatment more easily.
With our comfortable wearable dilators, you can discreetly perform dilator therapy, even fully clothed if necessary. This flexibility means you can continue with light daily activities while maintaining consistency in your treatment.
Because Kegel8 dilators are made from smooth, body-safe silicone, they are gentle to use, easy to clean, and designed for comfort. If you prefer to sit during therapy, the soft yet firm silicone makes this safe and comfortable, working with your body to support effective results from your pelvic health routine.
Dilators for vaginismus
Vaginismus is one of the most common reasons to require dilator therapy, and our vaginal dilators are some of the best on the market.
What is a vaginal dilator used for?
Our set of vaginal dilators can be used for a wide range of conditions. If you’ve been recommended dilator therapy for any of the following conditions, then our dilator set is a good place to start.
- Painful sex (dyspareunia)
- Vaginal Stenosis
- Vaginismus (Levator myalgia) and tight pelvic floor muscles
- Cancer treatments including chemotherapy and radiation therapy for pelvic cancers
- Perimenopause and Menopause (genitourinary syndrome of menopause, or GSM)
- Vulvar pain conditions
- Post-surgical vaginal swelling
- Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) Syndrome
"Amazing. So comfortable to use, not hard and plastic - these have made my rehab more bearable - thank you Kegel8!" Charlotte, London
