Hi
It could be possible there was some nerve damage as a result of the biopsy, but then you say you do feel the sensations some times and not others.
I'm also very glad to hear that you have a supportive partner in all of this. Very probably you have already experimented to try different positions and such to improve this sensation.
Here are some suggestions I found doing research on your question:
The amount of vaginal sensation that a woman feels during intercourse can be directly related to the strength of her pelvic floor muscles. Women with strong pelvic floor muscles may enjoy the additional benefits of better sexual response, as well as an increase in sexual confidence. Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles (pubococcygeus muscles), which surround the opening of the vagina, can help women with arousal and intensify orgasm.
When women become sexually excited, the body produces an increase in blood flow to the genitals, heightening vaginal sensation. With pelvic muscle exercise, circulation is further improved. This increase in blood flow stimulates lubrication through a process called transudation, which is a release of moisture, creating a slippery fluid across the vaginal lining. Increased lubrication is also directly responsible for improving the health of the tissues lining the vagina.
The vagina, clitoris, and labia respond by swelling and the pelvic muscles may begin to twitch or contract. As pelvic floor muscles become stronger and more toned, sexual response is improved. Nerve endings of the pelvic floor muscles respond to being stretched, heightening arousal. The vagina's ability to grasp an erect penis improves, enhancing sensation for both individuals. A woman's ability to achieve orgasm is also amplified, and more powerful contractions may lead to more intense orgasms.
The effects of strong pelvic muscles on sexual response:
- improved blood circulation to genital area
- increased vaginal tone and lubrication
- heightened sensitivity to touch
- greater ability to achieve orgasm
- stronger, more intense orgasms
- prevention of urination during intercourse
- increased sexual confidence
http://www.dependonmyself.com/pelvic_health_sexual.html
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In order to improve your tone and control begin by urinating with your legs spread apart. Start and stop the stream several times. After you have done this, get into a comfortable position when you are lying in bed. Put one or two fingers inside the vagina and imagine that you are starting and stopping the urinary stream. You will notice that the muscles on the sides of the vagina put pressure on your fingers. Experiment to determine the way of contracting these muscles that puts the maximum pressure on your fingers. Make sure you experience a drawing up or pulling inward rather than a bearing down.
You can incorporate this exercise into your daily schedule so you do it often during the day. Especially in the beginning it is important that you occasionally put one or two fingers inside the vagina to make sure you are doing the exercises correctly.
Exercises that strengthen the pelvic muscles involved in urination vaginal exercises are used to treat stress or urge incontinence.
Kegel exercises are done as follows:
~ The muscles to be exercised are the pelvic muscles. These can be felt by
purposely stopping the flow of urine in midstream and starting again. The muscles
that squeeze the urethra and anus are the ones involved.
~ Remembering what it felt like to control these muscles during urination, a woman
tries to contract them when not urinating. If the stomach or buttocks muscles
tighten, the muscles are not being exercised correctly.
~ A woman tightens these muscles for 3 seconds and then relaxes for 3 seconds.
~ The exercises should be repeated 10 to 15 times per session. A woman should do
these at least three sessions per day for it to be effective.
Kegel exercises can be performed while traveling, at work, or at odd moments during the day. No one will be aware that a woman is doing the exercises.
Kegel exercises are often combined with biofeedback techniques to teach the proper exercise methods and maintain exercise effectiveness. Biofeedback allows a person to see, feel, or hear when an exercise is being performed correctly. For women, this can be done by having her place a finger in her vagina or anus to feel it contract when the pelvic muscles are exercised. More elaborate devices can also be used that measure the pressure of the bladder and abdominal muscles or provide a measurement of the pressure within the vagina.
Another exercise technique involves using a weighted cone that is inserted into the vagina. The woman must contract the pelvic muscles to prevent the cone from dropping out of the vagina. A set of cones identical in size and shape but of increasing weight are provided. As treatment progresses, heavier cones are used that require stronger contractions to keep them in place.
http://www.holisticwisdom.com/article_sex_kegel_exercise_vaginal_tightening.htm
Please let me know if I can do more research for you!
Kerry
Kerry, RN
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