Words by Georgia, founder of O Blooms.
I know what you’re thinking. How do vibrators have anything to do with endometriosis? Although vibes may conjure images of the sex industry and that oh-too-awkward encounter you had with the bottom of your parents' sock drawer when you were a kid, they’re so much more than that. The health benefits of using vibes extend much further than an orgasm. And there’s some pretty cool science to prove it. But let’s start at the beginning.
Hi! I’m Georgia, founder of O Blooms. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had super painful periods. I would hear friends complain about their period pain, but I didn’t see many of them completely debilitated by their periods (like, can’t-get-out-of-bed debilitated). I saw a doctor about it early on in my journey, but was told "it’s completely normal — there’s nothing wrong with you".
When I became sexually active, I wondered what all the hype was about. For me, sex was just so painful. Why were all my friend’s talking about how incredible it felt when I spent the whole time in pain? Was that what sex was meant to be like? Little did I know that everything would be revealed a few years later…
One morning, I woke up and went to work like I always did. But halfway through the day I started to experience a pain in my abdomen I had never felt before. It was excruciating. I couldn’t make it through the day….I ended up having to go to the ER. Appendicitis.
I had to have emergency surgery to remove my appendix. It was really scary. And lucky me, I woke up from that surgery with a new diagnosis… endometriosis.
I didn’t know much about endometriosis. The doctors told me that they had found it all over my bladder, uterus and bowel. I learnt that endometriosis is when the tissue inside the uterus grows outside the uterus. This causes a whole range of issues, from heavy periods, painful periods and painful sex. Although this was not the diagnosis I wanted to hear, it gave me clarity about what was happening to me and validated the horrible pain I had felt all these years.
Okay, so how does this all lead to me starting a vibrator brand? Well, something I’ve learnt in my endo journey is that vibrators (and orgasms) can actually help with a lot of endometriosis symptoms.
If you’re experiencing painful sex, external vibrators are a game changer. Endometriosis causes a lot of inflammation inside your body, which means penetrative sex can be incredibly painful. There was a time I thought I would never enjoy sex again. And then I learnt about external vibes. These vibes allow you to feel good (like, really good), without the pain that comes with penetration. External vibes have completely transformed my sex life.
External vibes are a match made in heaven for periods. Internal vibes, although still fun, can get a little bit messy when you’re on your period. With external vibes, you can go to self-pleasure paradise without even having to remove your tampon.
Did you know orgasms can actually help with period pain? Yep. It’s scientifically proven. An orgasm can trigger your brain to release neurotransmitters like endorphins and oxytocin. These chemicals can help decrease the perception of pain. Pretty cool, right?
As someone with endometriosis, I didn’t believe that I could ever have a positive relationship with sex. It was all too often associated with pain. Vibes have helped me change that relationship.
The idea for O Blooms came about because I wanted women to have more suitable options when it came to self-pleasure. Gone are the days where we’re destined to use big, clunky vibrators. O Blooms are designed to be discreet, yet powerful. A vibe you can be proud to have on your bedside table. O Blooms is so much more than just vibrators. We’re pioneering a movement for better sexual wellness.
If you have endometriosis or experience painful sex, or if you're simply in the market for a vibrator upgrade, look no further than O Blooms.
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