Does The O-Shot Help with Lubrication?

The reason why the O-Shot is gaining in popularity is simple: better sex, better orgasms, more pleasure. Not only are the results totally worth it, but the O-Shot is also an incredibly simple and safe procedure. For many women, it’s an ideal treatment option for sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction refers to any consistent symptoms you might face with sexual desire or arousal, having an orgasm, or vaginal discomfort. 

There are many reasons why women might experience sexual dysfunction. Hormones tend to be a root cause, but stress, lifestyle choices, and medical conditions can also chip away at your sexual health. Symptoms of sexual dysfunction in women can range from persistently low sex drive to vaginal dryness. 

Vaginal dryness, or insufficient natural lubrication, is one area of sexual dysfunction that the O-Shot can help address. The vagina naturally self-lubricates when a woman is sexually aroused, but having sex without lubrication can be painful and cause irritation to the vaginal wall. Lubrication doesn’t just serve to prevent discomfort or friction during intercourse; it also enhances sexual pleasure, which is why many people like to use artificial lubricants. 

As mentioned earlier, trouble with lubrication – like other sexual dysfunction symptoms – can be the result of a variety of factors. Hormonal birth control or other medications can lead to dryness. Changes in hormonal levels brought on by breastfeeding or menopause are also variables. Not drinking enough water and being dehydrated is another contributing factor (consider this your daily reminder to drink up!). 

Women who are facing issues with vaginal dryness might turn to artificial lubricants to alleviate symptoms. While there are many artificial lubricants out on the market, certain options might work better than others and they also carry some downsides. For instance, oil-based lubricants are known to cause damage to latex condoms. Artificial lubricants also only temporarily alleviate vaginal dryness, seeing as they’re only applied right before sex. If you’re a woman who consistently deals with vaginal dryness during intercourse, you might want a more long-term solution.  

An up-and-coming option with more lasting effects? The O-Shot! At ALVR, we use platelet-rich plasma (PRP) derived from the patient’s own blood to address vaginal dryness and lubrication. After performing the blood draw, we place the blood in a centrifuge so that we can isolate and concentrate the plasma. Meanwhile, the injection site in the patient is numbed. Once the PRP is ready to go, it is injected into the patient’s clitoral tissue. 

There is very little downtime and there are few risks. Among it’s benefits, the PRP injection encourages tissue regeneration, collagen production and blood flow to the injection site. In other words: it’ll help boost your sexual wellness. 

If you think you might be a good candidate for PRP or want to learn more, contact AVLR today to schedule an appointment: 512-973-8276.