r/vulvodynia • u/Vickydcl • May 18 '25

Information Have you tried any of these?

Hi, I was wondering if you've tried any of these new methods for combating vulvodynia and pelvic floor dysfunction:

  1. Milli Expanding Vaginal Dilator
    Milli is the first and only all-in-one expanding vaginal dilator specially designed to help women with vaginal tightness. Link: https://www.hellomilli.com/vaginal-dilator/?srsltid=AfmBOop8pv4Anot21QY8177SiqndjzsPvIpq1oSQqCEXIyknbu4hB80O

  2. Suplements
    Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA): Supplement with anti-inflammatory and neuromodulatory properties. A 2025 study showed a decrease in pelvic pain and improved sexual intercourse when combined with antioxidants (transpolydatin).

  3. Vaginal fractional CO₂ laser therapy
    Improves vascularization and elasticity of vulvar tissue. A 2025 study involving postmenopausal and young women with vulvovaginal atrophy due to contraceptive use showed a decrease in sexual pain and increased lubrication.

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u/anacondaronda May 18 '25

Wow never heard of any of these but want to try!

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u/pickleprincess_13 May 18 '25

i’ve heard really good results about the milli dilator but the price is just too much

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u/[deleted] May 19 '25

I tried PEA for 2/3 weeks I think but gave up too fast haha I have an appointment in June with a new OBGYN who does mona lisa touch co2 laser treatments and I asked her if she could check if I would be a good match for it

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u/nevergonnasaythat May 20 '25

Vaginal dilators yes, this expanding one no. I can see the rationale behind it but the regular ones do the job, too.

PEA is in many of the supplements I’ve tried. Not sure how helpful. I also used it topically in a cream once but did not have any special result (maybe I was not consistent enough).

Laser therapy I haven’t tried.

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u/Nightowl34635 May 20 '25

Is the topical cream with PEA OTC? Do you remember the name of it? Thanks!

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u/nevergonnasaythat May 20 '25

No it was a galenic my specialist wanted me to try

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u/lola_rose00 Oct 10 '25

Did you end up trying PEA?

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u/vibes_sd5398 Mar 18 '26

Did you end up trying any of these? I would love to hear what you tried and what worked for you. I have heard of Milli and PEA but never laser therapy so that is interesting and I am curious to hear more about it.

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u/EveningSell4320 16d ago

I’ve looked into a few of these approaches too and it really seems like results vary a lot depending on the underlying cause of pain. Dilators and pelvic floor work tend to help more when muscle tension is a big factor while things like supplements or laser therapy are more case-specific and still being studied. Alongside any of these, I’ve personally found that keeping external skin calm and supported with very gentle, fragrance free products like BUNI Rejuvenate can make daily discomfort easier to manage without adding irritation