Question for UK guys

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I've been doing internal work just using my fingers but I'm wanting to try a 7" wand but having problems sourcing one in the UK. The two we link to regularly on these threads are US based Amazon items and they don't ship them to the UK (I've tried).

Sooo... has anyone managed to source a suitable wand in the UK and could you give me the link?

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Yeah I've been finding the same problem myself. So would be interested to hear solutions. I did think of asking some of you guys over in the states if you could buy one (we would pay you via. pay pal or something) and then ship it over?

The only one in the UK I could find that may be ok is this one: http://www.sexshop365.co.uk/catalog/pro ... ts_id=3170
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That one actually looks pretty good. Decent length, hard material and the right shape of head.

Got to say I never thought I'd ever find myself typing that last sentence! :lol:
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scotsman wrote:That one actually looks pretty good. Decent length, hard material and the right shape of head.

Got to say I never thought I'd ever find myself typing that last sentence! :lol:
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I've ordered one and will let you know what it's like.
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I know Bill Taylor in Scotland provides them for paitents .
Age:33 | Onset Age:19 | Symptoms:burning urethra, deep sore stinging around the perineum, dribbling | Helped By:when flare starts deep relaxing over a toilet to let out dribbling urine, hot bath, rubbing a heat cream on the perineum, Tens with a pad on the perineum, running, medication (solpadol) for pain. Current treatment: PT. | Worsened By:sitting, stressing over it, ejaculation, sometimes alcohol but I risk it. Been feeling a lot better last 6 months about 85% with a few flares lasting about 5 days. No longer having PT. Stretching every other night and I believe time is also a big factor for me
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Thanks Graeme. If the one I've ordered isn't up to much then I'll give Bill a phone.

Must be over 2 years now since I've seen Bill - might book a session with him into the new year.
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I may go and see him after xmas myself when contacting him how do you word it to the office girl likely to answer the phone ?

Do you say can I book to see Bill for prostatitis or Pelvic pain etc ?????

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Age:33 | Onset Age:19 | Symptoms:burning urethra, deep sore stinging around the perineum, dribbling | Helped By:when flare starts deep relaxing over a toilet to let out dribbling urine, hot bath, rubbing a heat cream on the perineum, Tens with a pad on the perineum, running, medication (solpadol) for pain. Current treatment: PT. | Worsened By:sitting, stressing over it, ejaculation, sometimes alcohol but I risk it. Been feeling a lot better last 6 months about 85% with a few flares lasting about 5 days. No longer having PT. Stretching every other night and I believe time is also a big factor for me
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graeme wrote:I may go and see him after xmas myself when contacting him how do you word it to the office girl likely to answer the phone ?

Do you say can I book to see Bill for prostatitis or Pelvic pain etc ?????

Cheers :wink:
He gets a lot of chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome patients so just say you suffer from chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome and make sure you ask for an appointment with Bill. chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome initial sessions tend to last a lot longer (i.e. could end up being a couple hours).

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Yup. My first one was a good two hours long. Same price though and never had one under an hour.
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cheers guys !

How much did each session cost ?

Sorry for all the questions wants to be prepeared :wink:
Age:33 | Onset Age:19 | Symptoms:burning urethra, deep sore stinging around the perineum, dribbling | Helped By:when flare starts deep relaxing over a toilet to let out dribbling urine, hot bath, rubbing a heat cream on the perineum, Tens with a pad on the perineum, running, medication (solpadol) for pain. Current treatment: PT. | Worsened By:sitting, stressing over it, ejaculation, sometimes alcohol but I risk it. Been feeling a lot better last 6 months about 85% with a few flares lasting about 5 days. No longer having PT. Stretching every other night and I believe time is also a big factor for me
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£70 a pop. Not bad considering the time taken.

Plus you get a free coffee! :P
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thanks guys and last but not least any hotel recommendations cheap as poss :wink:

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Age:33 | Onset Age:19 | Symptoms:burning urethra, deep sore stinging around the perineum, dribbling | Helped By:when flare starts deep relaxing over a toilet to let out dribbling urine, hot bath, rubbing a heat cream on the perineum, Tens with a pad on the perineum, running, medication (solpadol) for pain. Current treatment: PT. | Worsened By:sitting, stressing over it, ejaculation, sometimes alcohol but I risk it. Been feeling a lot better last 6 months about 85% with a few flares lasting about 5 days. No longer having PT. Stretching every other night and I believe time is also a big factor for me
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Scotsman - did you get that wand after? Was it any good?
Age: 33 | Onset Age: 32 Initial Symptoms: Frequent urination Current Symptoms: The odd feeling of frequency but not much else Helped By: Not thinking about it, hot bath, red wine, light exercise, Bowen technique seems to help, getting on with my life Worsened By: catastrophic thinking, worrying things will get worse, feeling depressed, reading websites too often! Work! Sitting in work all day isn't good!! Current Progress : Since 1st Sept 08, no pain!!! :)