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Body dysmorphia, disordered eating, unhealthy exercise and cosmetic procedures | Gemma Sharp, PhD

The Proof with Simon Hill

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The Rise of Labiaplasty and Factors Influencing It

This chapter explores the popularization of labiaplasty in the early 2000s and the various factors that contributed to its rise, including the influence of media, accessibility of pornography, pubic hair removal trends, and societal beauty standards. It discusses the importance of the labia minora in sexual function and protection, as well as the long-term outcomes and potential effects of cosmetic procedures. Alternative solutions and the anatomical differences between the vagina and vulva are also briefly touched upon.

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