Any advice on encouraging dilation? I'm aiming for a VBAC and my doctor wants me to dilate to pretty much as far as I can on my own before we induce. But with it being a VBAC the sooner the better especially with my blood pressure problems this pregnancy. I have been walking every day as much as I can. Sex is not an option for me since I am single and not about a booty call. Maybe TMI but I have been masturbating because for me it orgasms cause contractions. I know that semen is what helps you dilate with sex but I figured contractions can't hurt. Any food or tea that can help? Preferably something you can get at Wal-Mart but I will take online suggestions too.