The effects of total laser pubic hair removal on sexual functions, body perception and self-esteem in women

Authors : Mustafa Murat AYDOS, Sinay ÖNEN, Efe ÖNEN
Pages : 204-209
Doi:10.18621/eurj.513297
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Publication Date : 2020-05-04
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Objectives: Both males and females carried out pubic hair removal by various methods usually for visual/aesthetic or psychosexual reasons. The aim of the present study was to evaluate self-esteem, body image and sexual functions of women before and after total laser pubic hair removal insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(TLPHR); which is frequently being prefered due to its long-lasting effects. Methods: A total of 45 sexually active women between 20 and 50 years of age who underwent total laser pubic hair removal were included in the study. The sociodemographic features, Female Sexual Function Index insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(FSFI);, Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(RSES);, Body Cathexis Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(BCS);, Beck Depression Inventory insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(BDI); of the participants were assessed before the first session and after the 6 th session of TLPHR procedure. Results: Total RSES, total BCS scores and the 40 th item of the BCS score significantly decreased after the TLPHR procedure insert ignore into journalissuearticles values( p < 0.001);. Total FSFI scores and also FSFI subscales of desire, arousal, lubrication and satisfaction scores were significantly increased after TLPHR insert ignore into journalissuearticles values( p < 0.001);. Conclusion: Our study results demonstrated that self-esteem, genital and total body image, sexual desire, sexual arousal and sexual satisfaction was improved after TLPHR procedure. Wider sampled studies examining the effects of laser pubic hair removal on individual, relational and psychosocial issues in both males and females are needed. 
Keywords : Pubic, Rosenberg, hair removal, self estem, laser

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