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  • | Tara Langdale

    Do Magnetic Dilators Work? Magentic vs. Placebo Dilators: A Double Blind Placebo Study Results

    Pelvic pain and other related conditions can affect one's quality of life. As much as 1 in 4 women suffer from vulvodynia, a condition characterized by vulvar pain lasting for 3 months or longer. Similarly, vaginismus is another condition that affects a woman's sex life, making it difficult for t... View Post
  • | Tara Langdale

    How Long Should I use a Vaginal Dilator for Menopause? A Complete Dilator Instruction Guide

    Menopause can be a difficult time for many women. One of the most challenging symptoms can be vaginal atrophy, which can cause dryness, irritation, and pain during sexual activity. Fortunately, vaginal dilators can help alleviate these symptoms and restore sexual health. But how do you know how l... View Post
  • | Tara Langdale

    What is the success rate of vaginal dilators? Will they help me with my painful sex condition?

    The success rate of vaginal dilators can vary depending on various factors such as the underlying condition/disorder being treated, the individual's adherence to the treatment plan (most important), and the guidance and support provided by healthcare professionals or pelvic floor physical therapi... View Post
  • | Tara Langdale

    Why am I suddenly so tight down there?

    In this article we will answer some of the most common questions about being tight down there, what cause vaginal tightness and what you can do to loosen your vaginal muscles… View Post
  • | Tara Langdale

    Reasons to use Dilators after Brachytherapy

      Brachytherapy is a type of radiation treatment most often used to treat cancers, and occasionally other conditions such as heart problems. Although it is designed to treat many types of cancer, this article will focus on the side effects of brachytherapy in the pelvic region. We will explain wh... View Post
  • | Tara Langdale

    What is the number one vulvar pain home remedy?

      Vulvar pain has quite a spectrum, but it tends to be one of those things we don’t learn much about until we experience it. Pain in the vulvar region can cause great worry and anxiety, especially when you can’t immediately pinpoint the cause. The prospect of having to consult a professional abou... View Post
  • | Tara Langdale

    What happens when my dilators don’t work? by VuVa Dilator Company

    For more than 50 years, Doctors, healthcare experts and gynecological therapists have been prescribing vaginal dilators to treat a wide range of sexual health problems in women. The goal for the vast majority of women is to heal from pain, or to restore and maintain vaginal capacity in order to h... View Post
  • | Tara Langdale

    The Importance of Vaginal Dilators after Chemotherapy

    Vaginal dilators can be an important tool for cancer survivors who have undergone chemotherapy as part of their treatment plan. Chemotherapy has a number of adverse effects on physical health, and it can cause vaginal dryness, vaginal tenderness and tightness. This can be due to scarring/and or l... View Post

VuVa Podcast

Tara Langdale-Schmidt is no stranger to pain. After all, she endured 11 surgeries for endometriosis starting at a young age. But when sex became impossible for her and her then-fiancé, and doctors were flummoxed, Langdale-Schmidt knew she had to take matters into her own hands. Her mother’s treatment for fibromyalgia sparked an idea when Langdale-Schmidt was finally diagnosed with vulvodynia, a painful condition involving the vulva, and magnetic dilators shaped like a vibrator were the answer to her prayers. Find out how she tested her product and took it to market on this episode of SheVentures.