Blog of The Center for Sexual Medicine & Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation of New York

Think back to the last time you touched someone—maybe a hug from a friend, a kiss from your partner, or perhaps holding your child’s hand. How did it feel? Touch is extremely powerful. Research shows that it has tremendous benefits, ranging from increases in the hormone oxytocin (which helps us feel close or bonded to […]

While we could go on forever detailing the numerous ways men and women differ, from how much they talk to willingness to ask for directions, anatomically-speaking, the main difference really comes down to one thing: genitalia. While the acceptance for labiaplasty is growing, there is still some confusion out there, in that some still struggle […]

With the internet and the extreme breadth of information to which it provides access, young women, younger than ever, are beginning to recognize when their labia aren’t within the ideal range and are seeking help. While on the one hand, it’s wonderful that they are able to learn that they are not alone and that […]

Very often, women with long labia wonder, how did my labia get this way? Did I do something to create this? While of course those thoughts are normal, long labia can be inherited, just as any other feature (e.g., your mother’s nose, your grandmother’s cheekbones). In fact, a surprising number of young women seeking labiaplasty […]

As with the many things that have evolved over time, what women want seems to have changed so much. In the 1950s, women wanted a husband, a home, and children. In the 60s, it was sexual freedom of expression. In the last few decades, women have wanted it all: partners, homes, children and professional satisfaction. […]

In visiting a friend last night, I found myself in awe and inspired by her strength through adversity. My friend has suffered with numerous health issues, the latest being a diabetes complication which led to an amputation. From the beginning of being faced with this reality, she was not debilitated nor devastated, but instead maintained […]

Tender Loving Care—TLC: So many things in your life need this—your children, significant others, family, pets, your hair, your skin, your lawn, your car, and yes, even your vagina. Not unlike a car, your vagina needs routine, continuous care. On a regular basis, it is important to service it sexually, physically (aesthetically) and medically. For […]

Imagine this: A woman, in preparation for bed each night, goes into the kitchen to retrieve two water bottles, one for her, one for her husband. Upon returning to the master bedroom, she discovers her husband has done the same thing. Night after night, the pattern repeats. What is wrong with this picture, you might […]

Traditionally, women have always sought to change things about themselves. From hair color to styling products, cosmetics and plastic surgery, women have often focused on flaws and found ways to improve upon them. So, instead of seeing flaws and focusing on goals for change, what if we focused on our strengths and things we love? […]

Have you noticed that everywhere we go, people seem to not be present, but rather multi-tasking—glued to their iPhones or some other device? This incessant multi-tasking coupled with constant rushing (so often because a few minutes too much were spent on Facebook or googling something else) can lead us to lose touch with so much […]