(( VaginaPagina ))

Thanks so much for all of this! I'd never heard of the aspirin or raspberry tea before. It is also good to hear the medical explanation of the dilating and stuff, to remind me that what I'm feeling is not my body tearing itself apart. I am always dehydrated, so I'm excited to hear that water might actually help (especially with the bloating!). As far as the other old wives tale goes, I have always suspected that sex would help. That is a comforting thought, though I won't be trying it for a couple of years. Thanks again for all the advice.