Be sure to communicate with your partner if they should apply more or less pressure depending on the sensations of discomfort or burning you’re feeling. With Perimom the massage is done by placing the tip of the device’s thumb-shaped tip one or two inches (3 to 5 cm) inside the vagina.

Perineal massage has also been shown to help women feel more comfortable and recover more quickly following their baby’s birth. Another review showed that pelvic floor exercise and perineal massage reduced perineal trauma, while the EPI-NO perineal dilator (marketed as a childbirth and pelvic floor training device) had no benefit (Schreiner et al, 2018). Perineum massage offers a range of benefits, from improved circulation and pain relief to reduced risk of tearing during childbirth. Damage to the perineum can lead to issues with the pelvic floor, like urinary or fecal incontinence, uterine prolapse, or sexual discomfort.I was skeptical about the Aniball and although I haven’t given birth yet, I feel much more confident about going into labour that I did before I started training.

Slowly massage from the sides to the back of your vaginal canal, near your rectum, and then back to the sides.Your perineum includes the area at the back of your vagina and vulva and goes to your anus and rectum , and includes the back portion of the birth canal. Once you have this downward pressure, use your thumbs to sweep from side to side in a rhythmic U shape movement.

But, just like other types of massage or stretching, perineal massage during the last several weeks of pregnancy can relax and stretch the tissues of your perineum. This is a good time because blood vessels in the area are already dilated, making the perineum softer and more comfortable to massage.Some prefer the sensual tickle of light touch, while others prefer a deeper form of pressure with a slight rubbing motion,” he says. As you approach your 34th week of pregnancy, talk to your midwife or doctor about when you should begin your perineal massage routine.