Sexual fulfillment is unique to each woman and closely linked to her experiences, her relationship with her body, her sensations and her perception of sexuality. In feminine sexuality, the intimate relationship shared with one’s partner is essential. Alongside psychological and emotional factors, certain physiological or anatomical elements can hinder the emergence of pleasure. Some women may feel discomfort, even pain during sexual intercourse, or a lack of sensation. Depending on the diagnosis, in certain cases, the use of anti-aging-oriented medicine techniques may be recommended.
Strongly correlated with the place of women in society and with the evolution of social norms, female sexuality has evolved considerably over the past few decades. The Women’s Liberation Movement asserted women’s right to freely dispose of their bodies.
No “model” exists in terms of female sexuality, which is characterized by its multiplicity. For example, female arousal manifests through certain bodily reactions common to all women, such as vaginal lubrication. However, the physical and sensory stimuli that trigger sexual arousal (caresses, looks, images, perfumes…) vary from one woman to another, from one situation to another, from one moment to another. Female pleasure results from a combination of physiological, psychological and emotional factors. Perceived by some men as the culmination of sexual intercourse, the female orgasm is not, moreover, a prerequisite for sexual pleasure or the condition for a fulfilling sexuality.
Sexology distinguishes two types of female orgasms. The orgasm caused by stimulation of the clitoris is referred to as a clitoral orgasm. Sexual arousal causes a flow of blood to the clitoris. With 8 000 nerve endings, this area of the vulva constitutes the erectile body of the female sex. A majority of women state that they have already experienced a clitoral orgasm.
If the clitoris plays a central role in female sexuality, 20 % of women report reaching orgasm through vaginal penetration alone. Considered rarer, the vaginal orgasm is correlated with stimulation of the G-spot. This term refers to an erogenous zone located on the anterior wall of the vagina, in the concave part, which is more difficult to access. More precisely, the G-spot would correspond to a slight protuberance of variable size, whose stimulation would increase sexual pleasure. There is a medical technique for G-spot enhancement. The erogenous point gains volume thanks to hyaluronic acid injections performed in the clinic. The practitioner uses, for this type of procedure, a hyaluronic acid specially formulated for women’s intimacy.
For some women, vaginal penetration proves to be painful, even if they feel desire for their male partner.
These pains during intercourse can be linked to anatomical or physiological characteristics of the female sex such as : an episiotomy scar that has created adhesions ; a phenomenon of vaginal dryness due to insufficient vaginal lubrication (hormonal cause at the time of menopause, lack of sexual arousal) ; organic, functional or psychological factors.
A medical consultation and a gynecological examination make it possible to establish a diagnosis. These discomforts and physical pains cause psychological suffering in the women concerned and, often, a decrease in sexual desire. In some cases, hyaluronic acid injections or laser can help reduce the pain, by thickening the vaginal mucosa and stimulating its lubrication.
Following pregnancy and childbirth, or due to menopause, the muscles of the vagina may be less toned. This vaginal looseness leads to sexual and urinary discomfort as well as a loss of sensation in some women during penetration, which can affect their sexual fulfillment.
The vaginoplasty consists of a narrowing of the vaginal canal.
To perform a vaginoplasty, physicians use two methods, hyaluronic acid injections or the vaginal laser, depending on the established diagnosis.
To learn more about anti-aging-oriented medicine procedures related to female sexuality, you can make an appointment with an experienced doctor for a first consultation.
Article written by Dr Romano Valeria
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