New Female Sexual Dysfunction Treatment: The O-Shot

Often referred to as “female Viagra”, the O-shot is a female sexual dysfunction treatment that has gained recent popularity. But what is it, really?

The relatively quick and painless treatment is not a magic wand for female sexual dysfunction, but it has been shown to work as a powerful female libido booster.

Today, we’ll take a look at the procedure, the benefits, and the potential complications involved with the O-shot.

What is the O-shot?

An O-shot, short for “orgasm shot,” is an injection of platelet rich plasma into the clitoris and vagina to boost cell growth and increase sensitivity in the o-spot region.

It’s a minimally invasive procedure that can safely and effectively restore your ability to climax during sex.

Currently, the O-shot is used as both a female libido booster and also a female sexual dysfunction treatment.

An Innovative Solution to a Common Problem: Female Sexual Dysfunction

If the term sexual dysfunction makes you feel embarrassed, it shouldn’t. Sexual dysfunction is much more common than most women think and is nothing to be embarrassed about.

In fact, according to WebMD, almost 50% of women have chronic problems with sex, ranging from low sex drive, to lack of orgasm, to persistent pain during sex.

So if you too feel that your intercourse needs a boost—  you are not alone.The O-shot is one of many sexual health treatments that can effectively uplift your sexual experience.

Note: If you came across this post because you are looking for help with UTIs, we prepared a guide on preventing and recovering from UTIs.

How Does the O-Shot Work?

The O-shot involves an injection into your clitoris and vagina.

Now, hear us out. It might sound painful, but it’s actually quite harmless.

“It didn’t feel like anything at all” is a common response from women who have gotten the O-shot, or “Out of 10, the pain level is about a 2.” 

Additionally, the best part of the O-shot is that it’s not made of chemicals or toxins that are injected into your body. In fact, it uses your own body’s natural healing to boost cellular growth in your clitoris and vagina to boost libido and help treat female sexual dysfunction.

Step 1: Draw Blood Sample

Before your O-shot injection, a doctor or nurse in the clinic will draw your blood from your arm.

Step 2: Extract Platelet Rich Plasma

Then while you wait, a specialist will spin, clean, and process (centrifuge) your blood to separate and collect the platelet rich plasma (PRP) inside.

Platelet rich plasma is the part of your blood that contains all the growth factors that help your body heal itself.

You know that sticky yellow fluid that comes out when you cut your skin and it forms a scab? That’s PRP!

When you take that PRP and inject it into the clitoris and vagina, it naturally stimulates new cell growth, collagen, blood vessels, & nerves—therefore helping to increase sensitivity pleasure in that region during sex.

Step 3: Apply a Topical Numbing Cream

Next, a topical numbing cream is applied to the areas of injection before painlessly injecting the PRP into your clitoris and vagina.

Step 4: Inject the PRP Locally

The last step is the actual injection performed by Dr. Jen.

Step 5: Return to Normal Activities in No-Time

Once the process is complete, you’ll be able to go about your day with no downtime at all. You can also have sex the same day too, if you’d like.

Are There Possible Side-Effects?

Since every woman’s body is different, some individuals may experience possible side effects of the O-shot. They can include the following:

• A feeling of fullness in the vagina for 1-3 days
• Spot bleeding in the area of injection for 1-2 days
• A sensation of always being sexually aroused or hypersexuality (overactive sex drive)
• Spontaneous orgasm
• Constant vaginal wetness
• Sexual arousal with urination
• Bruising
• Vaginal sensitivity (including a “buzzing” sensation)

The symptoms and results vary so make sure you stay connected to your doctor and let him or her know if any unusual physical conditions come up.

If you are experiencing strange red flags from your body, don’t wait – call your doctor immediately.

Who is a Good Candidate for the O-shot?

If you’re in the market to find a reliable female libido booster and female sexual dysfunction treatment, the O-shot is generally a good option.

But if you’re interested in possibly getting it and are wondering if it’s right for you, these are some symptoms that make someone a good candidate to get one:

O-shot can be beneficial for you if you suffer from:

• Vaginal dryness
• Urinary incontinence
• Lack of sexual desire
• Inability to become aroused or orgasm
• Pain during sex
• Menopausal or post-menopausal symptoms
• Lichen sclerosus (thin, patchy white skin in the genital region)
• Lichen planus (purple-ish skin rash on your skin or genitals)
• Chronic pain from childbirth and mesh (an implant to support the vaginal wall and/or urethra)
• Interstitial cystitis (chronic inflammation of the bladder muscles)

If you are seeking to treat psychosexual dysfunctions that lead to low sex drive, such as depression and/or anxiety, it is recommended that you seek help from a psychologist rather than an O-shot as the root of those symptoms are different.

How to Find the Right O-shot Provider

The best practice is to always talk to your primary care doctor first, with whom you have a trusted relationship with.

Then you can schedule a consultation with a qualified gynecologist who can guide you the right way to getting your O-shot.

There’s nothing you need to do specifically to prepare during the days leading up to the O-shot.

The medical professional who will administer the O-shot for you will ask you some general health and/or sexual health questions so make sure you have those answers on hand, including any medications you are taking or any surgeries you’ve had.

Final Thoughts About the O-Shot

While the use of PRP injections for sexual health is relatively new, it has been successfully implemented for other medical issues like hair loss, acne, arthritis, and other sports-related injuries.

However, the FDA has approved PRP injections for certain treatments like diabetic ulcers that resist healing and regimens for orthopedic surgery.

The current knowledge and practice of O-shots are administered based on experience and theorized science-based methods of PRP. Always do your research and talk to a medical professional to see if this treatment may be right for you.