Well the book "The Joy of Sex" is being resurrected and there was mention of it on Night Line. Yes that is the manual that was very popular in the 60's and 70's. However, even though it talked about positions, and areas of the body that are sensitive and never touched on how to make them sensitive in case they were not. How to make errogenous areas more errogenous. Well, that is where labiaplasty and vaginoplasty … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2009
Does the Sex of the Surgeon Matter?
LAST June, after Jerri Hafizi, a 5-foot-3 construction firm executive, lost 65 pounds, she asked a plastic surgeon to tighten the loose skin around her torso and lift her breasts. But the surgeon seemed not to understand what she wanted. He squeezed Ms. Hafizi's skin in his fists, she said, and told her that the only way to solve her problem was with implants. "He wanted to make me into a Barbie doll," said Ms. … [Read more...]
Overseas Plastic Surgeon: Two Horror Stories.
Late last year, a French surgeon who practiced--illegally--as a plastic surgeon was sent to prison for four years. Before being caught, Michael Maure had performed botched operations on literally dozens of women. Maure was sentenced and now awaits extradition from Spain, where he traveled soon after the scandal broke. As is usually the case with cosmetic-quacks, Maure did not have proper credentials for performing … [Read more...]
Watch Out for Quack Plastic Surgeons
Before you make the commitment to have any particular plastic or cosmetic surgeon perform your labiaplasty or vaginaplasty procedure, a word of warning: Watch Out for Quacks! They seem to be pervasive in this field of medicine. … [Read more...]
Ask whom, ask what, ask when
There is a lot of confusion as to what one can ask a doctor comfortably about things other than health without looking inappropriate and foolish and wasting time. It may surprise you, that a good doctor is interested or should be interested in your entire well being and that of your family. So if you have a question about anything pertaining to your body you should ask and if he/she does not know the answer, she/he … [Read more...]
Vaginal Lubrication
Vaginal Lubrication The purpose of vaginal lubrication is to allow comfortable entry and thrusting of the penis during intercourse. Being sexually “turned on”, even without the vagina being touched, will result in an increase in vaginal lubrication. The factors at work here are (1) psychological receptivity, (2) a normal level of estrogen that maintains the vaginal lining appropriately thickened so that there is a … [Read more...]
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence, or involuntary leakage of urine is a common problem, but one not discussed freely in a doctor’s office. The onset of this condition may occur in one of two ways. Following a traumatic vaginal birth there may be a very sudden recognition by the new mother that she is unable to control the flow of urine. The onset comes very shortly after delivery and may occur with a variety of movements and … [Read more...]
Ask What, Ask When, Ask Why
Women go for doctor examination yearly. They undergo pap smears, mammography, and internal examination and if no pathology is found they are told all is fine and come back next year. However, often women want to ask about some "insignificant things" but do not, as they feel that there is no time, the concerns might be silly, insignificant and not worthy to discuss. Often they do not know even what to ask or how to … [Read more...]
Sexy Clothes for sexy bodies
Summer will be here soon and again short skirts, bathing suits and shorts will be worn. As we come out of hybernation we look in the mirror and often would like to tweak certain parts to make them look good and attractive. Liposuction becomes very important. However, did you know that you can do liposuction of the body and preserve the fat and then inject it wherever you need it. Often people inject fat into labia … [Read more...]
Vaginal dryness
Very often after menopause or if one had tx for Breast Cancer with chemotherapy vaginal dryness occurs. It is very good to use lubricants because that reduces pain on intercourse and also reduces irritation of the whole vaginal area. The Colen MD office has a very nice lubricant sample that you may request to try. It is just the right consistency and feel and smell and even taste. For women who exercise by bicycling … [Read more...]
