Getting a kink in your neck after an uncomfortable night’s sleep is annoying to say the least!
Getting a kink in the 1000x less physically accessible place in our bodies, in our vaginas, is a WHOLE lot worse.
I wrote all about that and the practice of trigger point release, used to relieve this tightness of the pelvic floor muscles, in this blog post.
That story explains why an S-shaped tool is KEY to aid in the process…
And it features a silicone such tool – pelvic wand by Intimate Rose.
But is silicone the best option?
Let’s explore the differences in…
Material
The Desert Harvest EZMagic® Therawand® (Therawand® being the original creator of the pelvic wand) are made from non-porous, hypo-allergenic medical-grade borosilicate glass.
In my strong opinion, as I’ve elaborated on here, silicone IS the best option when it comes to dilator sets.
The comfort of silicone really is a blessing in the process of overcoming vaginismus. The idea is to allow for penetration with a dilator and later a tampon, finger, sex toy, or a penis to be AS effortless as possible.
The downside of using silicone dilators and toys though is that you absolutely have to use water-based lubricant along with them…
Since a silicone-based or hybrid (water/silicone mix) lubricant will degrade and/or discolour the silicone.
This sometimes results in a bit of a sticky situation, as the water-based lubricant naturally evaporates during your practice.
That’s not the case for silicone-based lubricants!
Silicone-based lubricants are incredibly slippery and long-lasting.
(I wrote all about those differences in lubricant here, featuring my favourite to date silicone-based lubricant, Überlube.)
When it comes to dilators, the comfort of the silicone material is ABSOLUTELY worth the challenges a water-based lubricant may bring.
When it comes to pelvic wands and how they’re used, a glass wand isn’t significantly less comfortable. So its freedom to be used with a silicone-based lubricant can make for a winning combination! Plus, the rigidity is welcomed considering the pressure that it’s meant to apply!
This is what I have to report about the Desert Harvest EZMagic® Therawand®:
Shape
This is the most important attribute to look for, as you want to make sure it allows you to reach both the shallow parts of your pelvic floor muscles and the ones that are situated deeper in your vagina.
Believe me, you don’t want to have to strain yourself to make sure you hit the spot. That only adds more tension and pressure in your body, exactly what you’re trying to avoid!
Standard Glass Wand
The small glass wand is great for this.
It features a finger-tip like tapered end for easy insertion and precise contact and a ‘bobble’ end to be used as a handle.
The small wand is 16mm in diameter and 8″ long.
XL Glass Wand
This one is simply longer in length (11.5″ long) with the same 16mm diameter.
The longer length can aid reachability as it can reach deeper areas of course and it can be more comfortable for larger individuals or for those with limited mobility.
Ease of Cleaning
When it comes to cleaning, it’s important to clean and dry any intimate tool or toy thoroughly, as bacteria CAN grow on damp surfaces.
I find both wands incredibly easy to clean with gentle soap and warm water.
Place of Manufacturing
Both Desert Harvest wands and were designed and manufactured in the USA.
Packaging
They don’t currently come with a carrying pouch to store them in, so this would be a nice addition in the future!
Price (in USD)
The Standard wand is $84 and the XL wand is $94.
So…
What do you think about a glass S-wand for trigger point release?
To your pelvic floor relief!
– Katrin, with Love
