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Glossary

Anorgasmia

Anorgasmia is the inability to experience an orgasm. Physical conditions such as pelvic floor disorders, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and gynecological cancers can be the cause of the issue and certain medications.

Dyspareunia

Dyspareunia is pain during or after intercourse. The cause can be endometriosis, vaginismus, urinary tract infections, dry vagina or a combination of physical and psychological factors.

Labiaplasty

Also known as labia minor reduction or labial reduction, labiaplasty a medical procedure that surgically reduces the labia minora so that it doesn’t extend past the labia majora.

Labia Majora

The labia majora is the outer lips of the vulva.

Labia Minora

The labia minora is the inner lips of the vulva.

Vaginal Rejuvenation

Also known as vaginoplasty, vaginal rejuvenation is a medical procedure that surgically tightens the vagina and supporting muscles to enhance sexual pleasure.

Vaginismus

Vaginismus is a condition where the pelvic floor muscles spasm and cause the vagina to involuntarily tighten which prevents a penis from entering. This can be caused by repeated yeast infections, urinary tract infections or mental challenges like fear of sex, pregnancy or trauma from sexual abuse.

Vulva

The external female genitalia. The vulva includes the vaginal opening (vestibule), the lips (labia minora and labia majora) and the clitoris.