Will one woman’s claim that a vibrator nearly did her serious harm cause others to re-consider their options for treating dyspareunia? A faulty vibrator gives to whole new meaning to the idea of painful sex.
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Treating dyspareunia
Vibrators are one of many options for treating dyspareunia, painful sex that commonly occurs as a symptom of female dryness (which itself can be a symptom of menopause). California resident April Bonjour was using a vibrator sold by Pipedream Products with her boyfriend when things went horribly wrong. After inserting the vibrator, Bonjour noticed that something wasn’t right. When the toy was removed, she noticed the blood.
Paramedics were subsequently called, and Bonjour faced a harrowing ordeal that involved serious blood loss — not to mention embarrassment. She had to receive several pints of blood before being released from the hospital. Bonjour claims in her lawsuit against Pipedream that she was using the vibrator exactly as it is intended to be used.
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Her story is, of course, uncommon. Vibrators are often suggested, even recommended, to vibrant women who are experiencing dryness and lack of sexual desire as a side effect of menopause. However, if stories like April Bonjour’s — or other reasons — make sex toys seem undesirable, there are other ways to avoid dyspareunia and stay sexually healthy even without them.
Dyspareunia options
Sex should never be pain instead of pleasure, but sometimes it is. Your body goes through many natural changes that can cause dyspareunia, painful sex, but that doesn’t mean it’s natural for you to abstain from intercourse with a trusted partner. Even female dryness isn’t an indication that you lack desire. Sometimes, the fear of painful sex can be very effective at killing your libido all by itself. Don’t live with it — treat it.
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- Kegel exercises for women are very effective at improving natural lubrication and preventing vaginal atrophy that may lead to painful sex. Performed as a series of tightening and releasing, Kegel exercises help to strengthen the muscles around the vagina. Kegels may be done anywhere, any time — in fact, they’re best done at least once every single day.
- Vaginal estrogen cream can help to deliver the estrogen that your body is lacking during and after menopause, which can help to prevent female dryness. The cream helps to replace the hormones you’ve lost, delivering estrogen directly where you need it most.
- Vaginal lubricants may be used to supplement natural lubrication. Water-based, over-the-counter lubricants are perfectly safe and very easy to use.
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