@andwho - Hi. I've just had an appt with my second uro/gyno doctor for urinary stricture, urgency and lichen planus of the vagina. The exam was "tough" and I'm still having pain when urinating. She wants me to start dilating my vag opening and I don't think I can as the pain is so bad--just to pee. No problem to walk or sit. She said she was going to send an Rx for Ladocaine to help during treatment but she didn't. So when I asked about it through the portal I got a response of "get it over the counter." My question to you is what brand, % strength, etc. do you use? There are so many on the shelves that I need to get a suitable one. Thanks so much. Faye