Friday, September 20, 2013

Phallic Friday - vaginoplasty

I've mention a few times on this blog about my horror at this - plastic surgery for vagina, labia, etc.

I was reading an article in last Sunday's newspaper about this topic and how the number of surgeries were increasing. It also mentioned a surgeon putting together a collection of photographs to show the range of vaginas around. I was cringing.

And then...

The surgeon said that the majority of surgeries she did were not for cosmetic purposes of looking better, but because sometimes the inner labia extend beyond the outer labia, which can cause chaffing, rubbing, and injury to the area.

This made me feel much more relieved. She was an Aussie surgeon and I think located in Melbourne. Of course I can't find the article online and the papers have gone out in recycling already (wrong week to want to keep it!). But still, when I go to Google the terms to find the article, I still get a zillion quotes for surgery in the adverts, plus places to have it done are highly ranked, plus lots of articles for 'designer vagina', which doesn't make my horror rest much at all!

Anyway, I think I'll let this issue rest for now. Sorry I keep bringing it up, but it keeps shocking me and I need to get on my soapbox and shout!

What makes you jump on your soapbox?

4 comments:

  1. It never occured to me that women could have problems like that, and I imagine being able to have corrective surgery would be a huge relief!

    But I, too, cringe in horror at the thought there are women out there who feel the need to have 'designer' surgery.

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    1. I keep stumbling across references to it and it just shocks me every time. Designer surgery gone mad.

      But good if there's a real problem I suppose. Thanks for commenting.

      Cate xo

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  2. I'm with Anita.
    But to answer your question. I'm not much of a soapbox sort. I can't think what gets me riled enough to get on my soapbox, if it's not footy, cricket or something sporty.

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    1. I have random moments of soap box needs :)

      You can soapbox about sport anytime ... Maybe I should have done sport and sex, not animals. You've given me thoughts now. LOL
      Cate xo

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