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Antenatal perineal massage (APM) or Birth Canal Widening (BCW) is the massage of a pregnant woman's perineum – the skin and deep tissues around the opening to the vagina (or 'birth canal' – when a baby is in this passage), performed in the 4 to 6 weeks before childbirth, i.e., 34 weeks or sooner (Reference 7, as more births are occurring at around 28 weeks) and continued weekly until birth.
A vaginal dilator (sometimes called a vaginal trainer) [1] is an instrument used to gently stretch the vagina. They are used when the vagina has become narrowed ( vaginal stenosis ), such as after brachytherapy for gynecologic cancers, [ 2 ] and as therapy for vaginismus and other forms of dyspareunia .
Membrane sweep, also known as membrane stripping, Hamilton maneuver, or "stretch and sweep". The procedure is carried out by a midwife or doctor as part of an internal vaginal examination. The midwife or doctor inserts lubricated, gloved fingers into the vagina and inserts their index finger into the opening of the cervix or neck of the womb.
The potential effect of parity may be the result of a stretching and elongation of the birth canal at the time of vaginal birth. [1] There are a number of studies that have been done into the dimensions of the human vagina, but it has not been as intensively researched as human penis size. [1]
“Nowhere in any medical textbooks is there teaching about a ‘husband stitch’ or tightening of the vagina post-birth for the purpose of hypothetically improving sexual pleasure for the ...
Cervical dilation can be performed by temporarily stretching the cervix with a series of (cervical) dilators of increasing diameter. [11] Misoprostol prior to hysteroscopy for cervical dilation appears to facilitate an easier and uncomplicated procedure only in premenopausal women.
This can cause the vaginal and pelvic floor muscles to become overly tense and difficult to relax during sex, says Kyle Bukowski, MD, an ob-gyn and the chief medical officer at Planned Parenthood ...
Having prolonged intercourse can also cause vaginal tears, “especially if there are any other conditions such as vaginal dryness from low dose birth control pills,” Diana said.