Dilator

A dilator is a medical tool that comes in various thicknesses and lengths. It is used to stretch the muscles of the vagina.

Trans women often use dilators after vaginoplasty, and cis women might use them to treat conditions like vaginismus, which can make penetrative sex painful and difficult.

Dilators resemble dildos but are designed for ease of insertion and come in a variety of girths, allowing a person to gradually increase the size of dilator they use. Dildos, on the other hand, are shaped to provide pleasure during masturbation.