Genital aesthetics is not only applied to improve the aesthetic appearance. Some problems that occur or exist in the genital area can lead to decreased sexual pleasure. Large inner and outer labia, vaginal widening over time, or dissatisfaction with the appearance of the genital area can cause decreased sexual desire and relationship problems.

Pleasure-enhancing procedures primarily rebuild a woman’s self-confidence. Functional effects also increase pleasure from sexual intercourse. For example, difficult childbirth histories or giving birth to a large baby can cause vaginal widening.

Vaginal widening prevents sexual pleasure for both the woman and the man during intercourse. Because the vaginal muscles do not grip the penis, feelings and sensations are lost. This situation can be uncomfortable for both parties.

It is normal for vaginal widening to occur with aging or various health issues. Restoring the vaginal width to its original state regains vaginal tightness.

Labiaplasty

The size and shape of the labia are as individual as eye color. Especially if a woman’s inner labia are longer, larger, or sagging more than usual, excess tissue can cause discomfort. Sagging labia can cause pain during sexual intercourse due to friction.

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure to change the shape and size of the labia minora. The labia minora are the inner “lips” of a woman’s vulva, the external female genital organ. Labiaplasty removes excess tissue from the enlarged inner labia to make them symmetrical with the outer labia majora.

Most labiaplasty surgeries are performed for aesthetic reasons to reduce the size or improve symmetry. Labial hypertrophy is usually congenital but can also occur after childbirth, hormone therapy, or aging.

Reasons for labiaplasty include:

• Physical discomfort: Enlarged and sagging labia minora can cause skin irritation and chafing during movement, leading to sores, hygiene issues, and infections.
• Difficulty wearing certain clothes: Enlarged inner labia may hinder wearing swimsuits, tight jeans, or sportswear.
• Difficulty in physical activities: Large and sagging labia tend to be sensitive. For example, during cycling, inner labia may rub against the seat causing pain, or protruding labia may make walking or running difficult.
• Sexual reasons: Protruding inner labia may negatively affect sexual life, cause pain during intercourse, or reduce the ability to reach orgasm.
• Psychological effects: Concerns about vulva appearance can affect self-confidence, limit participation in physical activities freely, and restrict clothing choices.
• Labiaplasty surgery increases sexual pleasure.