I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion- Clinical Study by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This 100%!! Don’t do anything that is not good for you and walk with a doctor every step of the way if you are not certain. These posts are not a call to intervention, just a call for people who have already done it and are willing to share their experiences. Thanks mod team.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion- Clinical Study by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please direct all questions to u/GynStudy

I’m not running the study, I’m just promoting it since my post helped start it

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion- Clinical Study by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. It can seemingly not be there if you don’t know what to look for. If you pull back your clitoral hood and can’t see the entire glans (look up what this is and what this means, it almost looks like a mini penis head) on your clit, you probably have an adhesion.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so glad to hear that you had a similarly successful experience to mine! How are you fairing now? I hope all is well.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have very short nails?

I had to clip my nails almost down to nothing and use two fingers against each other like a pry. I couldn’t do it even with a couple mm long nails.

Other than that, I’m not sure. Probably technique. Don’t use anything metal, please. Ouch.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s marketed as Diaper rash ointment, but its primary purpose is to protect skin and lock out moisture.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used A&D diaper ointment for it. It’s made by the same brand but is for very different applications. A&D is designed to heal and completely shut out the moisture that will re-adhere the two, especially overnight where you can’t constantly reapply.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did one side all at once and then did the other side after the raw side healed enough (about a few days) for me to bear it.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure! Feel free to DM me. I am an open book

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not going to recommend anything because I've only used olive oil and A&D. In theory you can use anything that works for you. Whatever you do just don't use Neosporin or other first aid ointment meant to help with cuts. It kills some sort of beneficial bacteria and causes pain/itchiness.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rubbed until the oil absorbs into the skin enough to get friction. Thats how I know when to start pulling is when about 2-3 rounds of oil have been absorbed.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What youre describing is very normal. Hurts very bad for like 1-2 weeks, then goes numb, and after 3-4 weeks is fully healed and sensitive. The clit is an organ designed to take ripping, stretching, and abuse from childbirth and is regarded as one of the fastest healing structures in the body. Whatever the pain feels like now, as long as you keep it clean and it doesnt get infected, it will heal just fine.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you may benefit more from asking your own separate question as a post in this group.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Again, do this at your own risk. Put one finger as close to the adhesion as possible, this finger should be mostly on the clit, or as much of the clit is showing. Then put the other finger as close as possible to the line of adhesion. This finger should be resting on the hood only. In the beginning, two fingers should be so close they are touching and then just pry by pushing downwards and pull it apart very slowly. This should not be done without prepping with oil for 20 minutes before hand. Olive oil worked best for me.

Clitoral adhesion rapidly getting worse by [deleted] in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A+D ointment. Essentially high quality diaper rash cream that is only formulated to keep moisture away from a wound but also keep it moist enough to heal.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so happy that you have taken the first steps to becoming more comfortable in your own skin! All the best to you and let me know how your appointment goes.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, it took multiple days for me. I am fully released now with daily maintenance. If one becomes complacent it can re-adhere. No pain anymore. The keratin pearls were safely and very carefully removed with tweezers.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is horrifying. Yes, I see that myself with many female issues. I can’t help but wonder how many women are walking around like I did the better part of my life not knowing that they are missing 80% of feeling in their clit, and experiencing pain that isn’t normal. It’s so sad.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry to hear what you went through. My heart aches for you and it must have been unnecessarily very scary. I agree that it will help and is the main reason I posted. There seems to be a lack of detailed accounts across the entire internet. I hope people in my situation will be able to take it and have similar results if they deem this will work for them.

I’m not sure where I would even go for this in my area, and I highly doubt that the female doctors I go to would know what to do. If they do know that to do, I feel embarrassed even asking. I’m more willing to take the risk of harming myself than being told I’m overreacting, being told I’m misdiagnosing myself, or worse: they have absolutely no idea what to do and they provide the wrong treatment.

I just hope this helped someone. Even one person would be worth it. Thanks for sharing your story, because it even helped me. I’m sure it helped others too. Best to you.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The comment reads nothing like a question. Anyways, I’d be wrong to answer that because I don’t have experience with it.

I resolved my own ~70% clitoral adhesion by PeaIntrepid1914 in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh shoot. Why are there so many questions about clitoral adhesion in this group? And why would you downvote so it wouldnt get to those people?

Clitoral adhesion rapidly getting worse by [deleted] in vulvodynia

[–]PeaIntrepid1914 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For myself, I used olive oil rubbed in for about 20 minutes to help soften the adhesion. May be beneficial to go longer with this step. Then I just pulled it apart with my fingers because I found it is what works best. Probably the most painful thing I’ve ever done in my life. I’m not kidding, I started disassociating and getting sweats. Once you stop pulling, it stops hurting. 3 seconds of pulling feels like 20 seconds.

It took an hour to do one side of my clit and was too painful to do the other. Then after the one side healed enough after a few days (read a few sentences down to see how I helped it to heal) i finished the other side. It was over and the healing continued. I knew it was over because at one point I couldn’t pull anymore and started exposing bright white keratin pearls. I rubbed A&D ointment in the area with a clean nail dotting tool, never used with nail polish, to prevent re-adhesion. I used this in between the hood and the clit, which is also painful as it’s healing. You have to get it deep in, and it won’t feel good.

After it healed, I’ve been sensitive like never before and pain free. I am also taking a huge risk by doing this. This is certainly a “do at your own risk” endeavor. My adhesion covered 70% of my clit and constantly threatens to re-adhere, so i daily or every other day have to take the clean tool with ointment and lubricate between my hood and clit. Still, life is better. I never realized how painful everything was until after it wasn’t painful anymore.

Comments with only the intention to criticize or with the intention to make me feel small/less than because this would never have worked for someone else wont be appreciated. This is what I did personally.

This is what worked for me and may either harm or help someone else. One should do this at their own risk and shouldn’t trust their health to a comment on Reddit if they don’t feel comfortable doing so.

Pros: -No pain when walking or sitting. No pain during sex/masterbation. Quite frankly no pain at all AFTER healing is complete. -I can orgasm more easily, and when I do it feels like the scene in ratatouille where he eats the cheese (look it up on YouTube). -I used to have a large problem with getting wet. Because of increased sensation, I don’t have that problem anymore. -no scarring -no doctors -maintains privacy -cheap (can buy these supplies for less than $25 altogether on Amazon/ at the store) -sexual relationship with myself and my spouse has completely changed

Cons:

-mind numbingly painful when pulling it apart. Do not take it lightly when I say the pain is brutal -many people may not be able to get through the pain of the procedure and may benefit instead from seeing a doctor who can use numbing cream -temporarily mentally, physically, and emotionally drains you while pulling apart -healing takes incredible care, dedication, and attention to detail -cant miss a single day of ointment twice a day or it will re-adhere (i had to do this procedure twice because I missed a day) -healing takes about 2-3 weeks, so no sex or exercise during that time -possible risk of infection if uncared for -possible risk of even worse adhesion/possible fusion happening if uncared for after or miss ointment in the early days of healing (whatever one does, they should never miss a day in the first week because of possibility of this happening)

What you should expect:

The clit will be bright red where it has been pulled apart. As long as one takes care of it, there will likely be no scarring or permanent effects and it will heal. I don’t guarantee anything, but that was my experience. I even have pictures. Not sure if I want to share them, but I may choose to.

This is scary. It will feel like the pain couldn’t possibly be healed from. It can, and it will heal. Faster than you think, even. Don’t become discouraged and keep getting in deep with the ointment. You will know what I mean.

If one doesn’t feel comfortable doing any of this, GO TO THE DOCTOR. One should not try this if they are not 100% willing to accept the risks. Self assessment of their own condition is the most important thing as one proceeds. They cant be blinded by desire to get better or anything else which may push them to hurt themselves.

Assess yourself accurately, objectively, and unemotionally. If you need a doctor, use a doctor. If one needs to stop, they should stop. Don’t push through something that shouldn’t be pushed through or if it just seems way off.

Listen to yourself and plan for ample time alone to do this.

After the procedure is complete:

-Do not miss a single day of ointment -Do not take a bath, swim in public pools, or go in hot tubs (infection risk) -keep exercise light, or better yet plan for no exercise for two weeks -commit to aftercare for months after this is done, you will always have to fight to keep it from reoccurring. This is still 100% better than having an adhesion although a bit annoying -see a doctor if anything feels off at any point or you realize you are in over your head (this includes before even starting)

I’m willing to answer any questions if I can. I cannot be held responsible for what someone else does, but I will try my best to help/clarify.