Genital Self-Image and Considerations of Elective Genital Surgery

Smith, Nicole K.; Butler, Scott M.; Wagner, Brandon; Collazo, Erika; Caltabiano, Lucia; Herbenick, Debby

doi:10.1080/0092623x.2016.1141820

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“…16 It is known that low genital self-image scores result in an increased desire for genital surgery. 17 However, in this study, no relation was detected between media exposure and direct genital perception. Using the media in an appropriate manner and education were considered to have effects in this area.…”

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Does Educational Level Affect Vulvar Perception?

Kaya¹,

Doğan²

2018

JCOG

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exual health is one of the most important indicators of an individual's quality of life. The term "being healthy" requires that the individual is healthy in terms of body, spirit, and mind. It is known that psychological factors play an important role in the emergence of sexual dysfunction in women and thus affect their quality of life. The psychological factors that affect sexual life include body image, self-confidence, the quality of the relationship with the partner, and the level of emotional stress, anxiety, depression and other psychological disorders. 1 It is known that a negative body image diminishes sexual experiences and increases the avoidance of sexual relations. 2,3 The near-perfect images of women, including genital images, in the media, cause them to be anxious about their own images. 4,5 As a result of this, the perception of being perfect in terms of physical appearance has snowballed like an avalanche, as seen in cases in gynecology practices as well as other medical branches. 6 Beauty is relative and the "ideal vulva" differs among societies and cultures. Then, what is a normal or ideal vulva?. 7 Although the answer to this question is still under discussion, the true answer lies in what an individual expects and perceives. It is also known that some women even with normal gen

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Does Educational Level Affect Vulvar Perception?

Kaya¹,

Doğan²

2018

JCOG

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“…In a study by Smith et al (2017), the relationship between genital self image and Elective Genital Surgery thought was investigated. It was determined that only 98 of the 1100 participants seriously considered elective genital surgery [10].…”

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“…Despite women and men express negative genital self image thoughts, studies mostly found that men have more positive genital self images than women. [10]. While most of the research on men's genital self image focuses on satisfaction with size, studies on the female genital self image have examined both appearance and function perceptions from an early period.…”

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A Literature Review on Genital Self Image in Women and Affecting Factors

Yüksekol

Yılmaz

Irtegün

2020

International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy

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Genital self image, which is an important factor for women's health, has been defined as the self-attitude resulting from special interactions and experiences involving the genital organs directly or indirectly, and the following emotion. The purpose of this review is to give general information about female genital self image and the factors affecting it and to draw attention to this issue. This study is a literature review. PUBMED, Ovid-MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Scopus, EBSCO, ProQuest, ULAKBİM and Turkey Citation Index database were searched. Various Turkish and English combinations of the keywords "genital self, genital self image, genital self-perception" were used in the literature review. Genital self image; body image, organ loss, sexual functions, genital hygiene practices, vaginal infections, culture, obesity, developmental periods, and media. When we look at the literature, body image studies mostly focused on women's attitudes towards weight, skin color, and beauty leaving the issue of genital self image in the background. Genital self-image has an important place in the development of sexual health and body image. Recently, it has been found that women have an increasing desire to undergo genital cosmetic/plastic surgery operations and change the appearance and functions of their vulva and vagina due to their negative views on their genital self image. It is important to examine all the factors affecting the genital self image, which is of great importance for women's health, and to provide the necessary care by taking a holistic approach in terms of body perception and sexuality. Nurses/midwives should adopt approaches to increase the body and genital image of women and to increase the quality of life of individuals. Nurses / Midwives are healthcare professionals in the most appropriate position to provide the necessary support in developing a new genital self image and positive lifestyle.

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“…Female intimate aesthetic complaints appear due to new depilatory habits, exposing the genital area more than before. In addition, media and social networks spread the idea of bodily perfection, not just as desirable, but as integral to normative femininity [1][2][3][4]. It has been culturally assumed that the vagina has to be tight, small, and all but invisible.…”

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“…Currently, male dissatisfaction is not only restricted to their genital organ size but it may also be associated with its appearance. As a reflection of this new concern, the number of men and women seeking aesthetic treatment for their genital region has grown increasingly [ 3 , 7 ].…”

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A Standardized Evaluation Method for Assessing Patients With Genital Dyschromia

Alves

Gomes

Baqueiro

et al. 2021

Cureus

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The population's ever-growing concern with genital aesthetic dysfunctions reflects an increasing demand in the field of intimate aesthetics. For this reason, as well as the lack of a standardized evaluation, this paper aims to develop a form that facilitates the initial investigation of aesthetic genital dysfunctions. MethodsAn evaluation form for female and male genital dyschromia was developed between July and November 2018. Following initial development, the form was evaluated for quality and was updated by a panel of specialists (a psychologist, two pelvic dysfunction physiotherapists, and two dermato-functional physiotherapists) via email and through a content validity questionnaire. The face validity of the form was assessed by five physiotherapy and medical students who were randomly selected. The students answered a questionnaire evaluating the proposed form. The reliability of the form was established through the testretest procedure by evaluating its reproducibility over time. ResultsThe "Genital Dyschromia Evaluation Form'' (composed of identification, anamnesis, and physical examination sections) was approved by the specialist panel. They suggested questions to be added in the anamnesis (dermatological lesions or fungal and bacterial infections) and physical examination (hyperemia, edema in the perianal and internal thigh region) sections. As for the image analysis, an increase in quality, resolution, and sharpness was suggested. Lastly, for the cutaneous phototype evaluation, the DoctorSkinFototipo® digital analyzer device was chosen since it is small, portable, easily positioned on the genital area, and can be readily cleaned between patients. ConclusionThe "Genital Dyschromia Evaluation Form" is a questionnaire approved by specialists and could represent a suitable option for health professionals.

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Genital Self-Image and Considerations of Elective Genital Surgery

Cited by 30 publications

References 37 publications

Does Educational Level Affect Vulvar Perception?

Does Educational Level Affect Vulvar Perception?

A Literature Review on Genital Self Image in Women and Affecting Factors

A Standardized Evaluation Method for Assessing Patients With Genital Dyschromia

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