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
(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 (FSFI), Rosenberg
Self Esteem Scale (RSES), Body Cathexis Scale (BCS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
of the participants were assessed before the first session and after the 6th
session of TLPHR procedure.
Results: Total RSES, total BCS scores and the 40th item of the BCS
score significantly decreased after the TLPHR procedure (p < 0.001). Total FSFI scores and also FSFI subscales of desire,
arousal, lubrication and satisfaction scores were significantly increased after
TLPHR (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.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Psychiatry, Urology |
Journal Section | Original Articles |
Authors | |
Publication Date | May 4, 2020 |
Submission Date | January 16, 2019 |
Acceptance Date | February 7, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2020 Volume: 6 Issue: 3 |