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  • | 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 Vaginal Dilation and does it work? 5 Tips on using Dilators for Vaginal Dilation

    Vaginal dilation therapy is a treatment for vaginal tightness that involves the use of medical grade plastic dilators to gently stretch the vaginal muscles over time. This therapy is also known as gradual vaginal dilation or vaginal dilation. If you are experiencing vaginal tightness that is caus... 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

    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

    How to Get Rid of Clitoral Pain

    The causes and treatments of Clitorodynia ( Clitoral Pain) Pain in the clitoris is something most women don't expect to happen, much less discuss. The clitoris, located above the vaginal opening and hidden under the clitoral hood, stimulates intense pleasure during sexual activity. The who... View Post
  • | Tara Langdale

    How to Relax Vaginal Muscles, Vaginismus & Sex

    How to relax? When your vaginal muscles become too tight, you may experience unexplained pain. For some, the reason is due to a lack of arousal or inadequate lubrication. For others, painful sexual intercourse has to do with a tightened vagina, commonly referred to as... View Post
  • | Tara Langdale

    Why is it hard to fit a penis in my vagina?

    It is far more common than it might seem that women cannot fit their partner’s penis into their vagina. When you find that sexual intercourse just isn’t working for you, it’s understandable that you may feel confused, dejected and worried. Sex should be one ... View Post
  • | Tara Langdale

    7 Common Reasons for a Tight Vagina and How to Loosen Up Down There

    Having a tight vagina is a difficult and commonly overlooked issue when it comes to women’s health. 

    Several concerns may surface from vaginal tightness that can lead to a variety of issues ranging from difficulty in inserting a tampon to avoiding gynecological examinations, and/or even having a painful and discouraging sex life. 

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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.