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Main Content
Cancer and Sexuality
Introduction
Fertility and Cancer Treatments
Female Sexuality and Cancer
Overview of Female Anatomy
Vaginal Discomfort and Dryness
Incontinence
Vaginal Dilators
Male Sexuality and Cancer
Overview of Male Anatomy
Overview of Erection Problems
Oral Medicine for Erections
Penile Injections
Vacuum Erection Devices
Penile Implant
External Penile Prosthesis
What Options Are You Ready To Try?
Body Image and Sexuality: Cancer
Sexual Relationships and Cancer
Talking to Your Partner About Sex
Low Sexual Desire
Sexual Response and Having Better Sexual Experiences
Sexual Positions
References and Resources
About OASIS
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If you’re a woman who is having radiation therapy (RT) to the pelvis, you may have told to use vaginal dilators. Using dilators is like a stretching exercise for the vagina. Even if you’re not planning to be sexually active, you may still need to use dilators to help make pelvic exams more comfortable.
If you find that the dilator is too big, start with a smaller one or just use your fingers. If you don’t have a dilator that’s small enough, talk to your doctor or healthcare provider about other options. Start with whatever is comfortable for you and work up to a dilator that’s the same size as an erect penis, sex toy, or the object that you normally use.
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