Reply To: Can you tear your own hymen?

[mazemelissa]

Hi CeeLeak,

Progressive dilation can tear one’s hymen as you move to through to the larger dilator sizes.

There isn’t a specific technique, as in my experience, it just happens when you reach the size that will cause the hymenal ring to fissure from the pressure of the dilator.

I often recommend using lidocaine cream to help with pain. You can purchase 5% lidocaine cream over the counter.

I would apply the lidocaine cream to the vestibule/vaginal entrance and let that absorb for a good 10 minutes before passing the dilator through.

You can also use smaller dilators to apply the lidocaine directly to the entrance hymen tissue.

The vagina is very vascular, so even a small fissure of the hymen can bleed heavy bright red blood. So don’t be alarmed if you see more blood than expected. But it will also heal quickly as well.

It can sometimes be helpful to have a partner or a clinician help with passing the dilator through.

Hope this helps!

Melissa