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Start with short sessions of just a few minutes, ideally lying down, and build up gradually as long as everything feels comfortable. Avoid wearing them for hours at a time or overnight. If a clinician or pelvic floor physical therapist has given you a specific routine, follow that. Stop and remove them right away if you feel pain, cramping or soreness.
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