Vaginal Laxity - Things No One Told You

Here are the 3 things you need to know about vaginal laxity

Over 20% of the mothers find the vaginal muscle's tone loose after birth . The sad part is although it is such a common issue , many women refrain from talking about their private parts

Childbirth puts a lot of strain on the pelvic floor muscles

Although vagina has the capability to return back to its original size after giving birth , sometimes it may not return to the exact pre pregnancy state . You can self check if you have vaginal laxity by inserting your index finger in your vagina and check for a hug and lift

Here is what you can expect if you have vaginal laxity

1: Yes , It can reduce sexual pleasure

Loose vaginal canal muscles can be a factor for reduced sexual pleasure and can make it difficult to achieve orgasm. This can impact your mindset towards intimacy and can reduce your sex drive over a period of time . Although all these years it is thought of as a normal side effect of birthing process , it is important to address it to preserve the body confidence

2: It can be difficult to hold a tampon

Some women find it difficult to hold a tampon inside as vagina loses its resilience and elasticity . The intensity of the laxity depends on multiple factors .

1. Number of vaginal childbirths .

2. Size of the baby.

3. Use of forceps or any form of assisted delivery.

3: It can lead to prolapse if untreated

In some cases , it can progress as a pelvic floor dysfunction and lead to conditions like prolapse that may require surgical intervention.

What if we told you our Return to Intimacy program has been designed to recondition and restore the vagina

The Return to Intimacy program is a 6 week online practice

The program works in the following way

1. Consultation with a pelvic floor expert to evaluate the birth injuries

2. Personalised program creation based on the assessment

3. 1:1 live coaching to help you incorporate movements that will strengthen and balance the tone of the vaginal muscles