Syren Intimate Relief Gel with 4% Lidocaine for External Sensitivity, vulvodynia, dyspareunia, Vaginal discomfort, Dryness, Gentle Postpartum and Post-Procedure Support, 1.0 oz, Made in USA

This works really good for people who have vaginismus, I highly recommend.

I have struggled with vaginismus (painful sex) my whole adult life. It's a complex issue and there's no cure-all, and this product is certainly not a cure-all. However, it does numb the pain long enough for me to have intercourse with minimal discomfort, when I use it in complement with other best practices (going slow, lots of lube, a patient partner, open communication). A few recommendations based on how I've used it: 1. Before you use it, figure out the specific spot where you typically experience pain. Don't just rub it around everywhere. 2. The numbing effects don't last very long (maybe 10 minutes), so use it right before penetration. Yes, it interrupts the action, but if you apply too early, it will wear off by the time you're ready. 3. Using only 1-2 pumps, apply it with your finger to the spot where you experience pain (for me it's just inside the vestibule). Rub it in a little bit. Warning: it will probably burn for maybe 15 seconds (that's what lidocaine does). Wipe off your finger with a tissue to avoid additional numbing on yourself or your partner. 4. I typically wait for a moment, then apply lube to my partner and myself. Then we start intercourse. My partner has not experienced diminished sensation, for whatever that's worth. I do feel mild pain and soreness after we finish. The numbing is only temporary and does not solve the root issues - again, the role of this product is to treat the symptoms long enough for me to complete the act with minimal discomfort. This is my personal experience, so do what is right for your specific situation. But it's helped me and I wanted to share my experience with others!

Sex should never be painful. For those of us struggling with uncomfortable/painful intercourse this works well. In my experience, I still had to deal with the discomfort afterwards. Until I can get my underlying issue fixed this has helped me.

Great gel

This did not numb at all.

So far so good! Good to have on hand... Wasn't sure about these products at first--but it's been great! Even as a precaution etc. Female health is rarely addressed, as we all know... Paying attention to the products that may help you--is really to your benefit. Peace...:)

This product DEFINITELY numbs the area. I used to not be able to have sex at all because I'm too tight outside, this stuff made it possible and I FINALLY got to enjoy sex for once. However, it did work so well that it wasn't until afterward that my partner and I noticed I had begun bleeding. I completely didn't even feel that! So, it works very well, but just be careful if you're using it for the same reason I am because you may be so numbed outside that you won't notice you're actually bleeding the entire time LMFAO. (it was only a little bit tho so it's fine).

Did not get the relief promised.