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Where can I buy a vaginal dilator?

Your health care team will let you know about the types of dilators you can buy. They will let you know what size might be right for you.

To use the dilator you will need water soluble (dissolves in water) or water-based lubricant (lube) such as Muko or K-Y Jelly®. Try to buy your vaginal dilator and lubricant (lube) before you finish your radiation treatment.

Do not use Vaseline or other oil-based products as lubricant (lube). These products are not water soluble (do not dissolve in water) or water-based and may cause an infection and/or ruin silicone dilators.

You can buy a vaginal dilator or dilator kit (more than one) and water soluble (dissolves in water) or water-based lubricant (lube) online. Try searching these words:

  • Vaginal exerciser
  • Vaginal dilators
  • Silk
  • Tantus
  • Vaginal lubricant or vaginal lube

You can also buy a vaginal dilator and lubricant (lube) from places such as:

Below you will find pictures of some dilators that you can buy and how much they cost. Prices may change over time.

Please let your health care team know if you have private health insurance.

Some health insurance providers may cover the cost of vaginal dilators. Your health care team can write a prescription for a dilator or a letter for you to give to your health insurance provider.

If you do not have the money to buy a dilator and/or you do not have private health insurance, please let your health care team know. We may be able to help you.