29 March 2010 - 4:24How to do a Perineal Massage
Step 1:
- Before giving any form of massage, you should wash your hands. This is especially true for perineal massages. The vagina is an open gland which makes it easily susceptible to germs which can cause infection.
Step 2:
- Find a private location. Perineal massages are very intimate. You will not want to do this massage in a common room or anywhere that someone may unexpectedly walk in on you. If possible, lock yourself in a room. Most women who have locks on their bedroom doors will complete the massage in a bedroom. If you do not have a lock on your bedroom door you could consider posting a do not open sign on the door. Some women prefer to this massage in the bathroom. We do not recommend this and you will not receive full benefits as your comfort level will be decreased. If you insist on doing the massage in a bathroom, you will want to conduct it in a bathtub.
Step 3:
- Use lubricant. This can be anything from KY jelly,, olive oil, or even vitamin E oil. Put the lubricant on your thumbs. With the lubricant on your thumbs, spread it around your perineum. Perineal Massage
Step 4:
- Begin the massage with proper hand placement. Place your thumbs between one and two inches inside of your vagina.
Step 5:
- Press your thumbs down and sideways in sequence.
Step 6:
- Step 5 will allow you to begin a stretching motion. You will now want to continually, gently and firmly stretch your vagina until you feel slight stinging sensation. Do not persist past this point or you could cause excessive tearing. Tearing of the vagina will be very painful.
Step 7:
- Keep a steady pressure with your thumbs, stretching your vagina only to the point where you feel the stinging sensation. If the sensation is too strong you will want to back off a bit. Hold this position for approximately two minutes or until the area become slightly numb or the stinging sensation starts to decrease.
Step 8:
- As you are stretching your vagina, you will also be able to massage the lower half in a back and forth motion. Ensure you have enough lubricant and stop if you feel any discomfort. Do this or about three to five minutes, depending on your comfort level. Make sure you do not touch the urine opening.
Step 9:
- During your perineal massage, slowly pull your vagina forward from the lower part with your two thumbs inside the walls. You will be simulating the method in which the baby will be pushing out during childbirth.
Step 10:
- Do the above mentioned 9 steps about once per day. You may do this more often but always remember to stop when you feel discomfort. You may need to take a few days off from the massage when you first begin. After two weeks you will notice your vagina becoming more flexible.
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