Sexual fulfillment is unique to every woman and closely linked to her life experience, body image, sensations, and perception of sexuality. In terms of female sexuality, the intimate relationship shared with one’s partner plays a key role. Alongside psychological and emotional factors, certain physiological or anatomical elements can hinder the experience of pleasure. Some women may feel discomfort, even pain, during intercourse or experience a lack of sensation. Depending on the diagnosis, in some cases, turning to morphological and anti-aging medicine techniques may be recommended.
Strongly influenced by the status of women in society and evolving social norms, female sexuality has changed significantly over the past decades. In France, following the events of May 1968, the Women's Liberation Movement advocated for women's rights to freely control their bodies.
There is no "standard" when it comes to female sexuality, which is defined by its diversity. For example, female arousal manifests through physical responses common to all women, such as vaginal lubrication. However, the physical and sensory stimuli that trigger sexual arousal (touch, gaze, imagery, scents...) vary from one woman to another, and from one moment or context to another. Female pleasure results from a combination of physiological, psychological, and emotional factors. While some men may see orgasm as the ultimate goal of intercourse, the female orgasm is not a prerequisite for sexual enjoyment or a fulfilling sex life.
Sexologists distinguish two types of female orgasm. The orgasm triggered by clitoral stimulation is referred to as the clitoral orgasm. Sexual arousal causes increased blood flow to the clitoris. With 8,000 nerve endings, this vulvar area is the erectile tissue of the female sex. A majority of women report having experienced clitoral orgasms.
While the clitoris plays a central role in female sexuality, 20% of women say they can reach orgasm through vaginal penetration alone. Considered less common, the vaginal orgasm is linked to stimulation of the G-spot. This term refers to an erogenous zone located on the anterior vaginal wall, in the concave area, which is more difficult to access. More precisely, the G-spot is thought to be a small protrusion of variable size, whose stimulation increases sexual pleasure. There is a medical technique for ’G-spot enhancement : the erogenous point is enlarged with hyaluronic acid injections performed in the clinic. The practitioner uses a specially formulated hyaluronic acid designed for intimate areas.
For some women, vaginal penetration is painful—even when they desire their male partner.
This pain during intercourse can be due to anatomical or physiological characteristics of the female sex, such as :
A medical consultation and gynecological exam can help establish a diagnosis. These physical discomforts and pains can cause psychological suffering and, often, a decrease in sexual desire. In some cases, hyaluronic acid injections or laser treatments can help relieve the pain by thickening the vaginal mucosa and stimulating its natural lubrication.
Following pregnancy and childbirth, or due to menopause, the vaginal muscles may become less toned. This vaginal laxity can lead to sexual and urinary discomfort, as well as a loss of sensation during penetration, which may negatively affect a woman’s sexual well-being.
Vaginoplasty involves narrowing the vaginal canal.
To perform a vaginoplasty, doctors use two methods depending on the diagnosis: hyaluronic acid injections or vaginal laser.
To learn more about morphological and anti-aging medical procedures related to female sexuality, you can schedule a consultation with an experienced doctor for an initial assessment.
Article written by Dr Romano Valeria
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