Sunday Times

Let’s Talk About Sex

- DR TLALENG MOFOKENG answers your intimate questions

What is a G-spot shot?

G-spot amplificat­ion, aka the G-shot, is an injection that is targeted at the area in the vaginal canal where the Gspot is located. The injection delivers a dose of a filler containing hyaluronic acid, while others contain collagen.

The procedure ranges from R5,000 upward, results vary, last a few months and require to be repeated. The scepticism around these procedures are mainly due to the reinforcem­ent of the “ideal” vagina and that normal physiologi­cal changes lead to anxiety and a quick fix to attain pleasure and not always for the benefit of women.

As one ages or as a result of genital dermatolog­ical conditions that result in vaginal dryness, the natural lubricatio­n may be negatively affected and therefore the G-spot shot enhances sexual pleasure. The filler creates fullness in the area, making arousal and stimulatio­n easier. Incorporat­ing foreplay, use of a lubricant can result in more intense and regular orgasms. Pain during penetratio­n can be a turnoff and can lead to a significan­t decrease in libido. Chronic medication such as the hormonal contracept­ive pill and antidepres­sants may impact sexual pleasure by causing dryness. Menopause and decreased estrogen levels mean many older women may be dissatisfi­ed with their sex life.

The G-shot, when done under aseptic techniques by trained healthcare profession­als has improved quality of life and self-esteem but it is worthwhile to manage underlying medical or psychologi­cal problems or causes first. Always discuss options such as hormone replacemen­t therapy, sex therapy, sex toys, lubricants, couple counsellin­g and approach sexual pleasure holistical­ly before genital modificati­ons.

Dr sexual Tlaleng and Mofokeng reproducti­ve (MBChB), health practice, Disa Clinic, safersex.co.za E-mail your questions to lifestyle@sundaytime­s.co.za with SEX TALK as the subject. Anonymity is assured.

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