Designer Vagina??ACOG is concerned with ethical issues associated with the marketing and national franchising of cosmetic vaginal procedures.

Its a bit worrying that more and more young girls and women are not happy with thier looks. Even so much so that cosmetic vaginal surgery is seen as a solution for some. This article in 'medical news today' has something to say.

"So-called "vaginal rejuvenation," "designer vaginoplasty," "revirgination," and "G-spot amplification" procedures are not medically indicated, nor is there documentation of their safety and effectiveness, said The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in a new Committee Opinion published in the September issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Moreover, it is deceptive to give the impression that any of these procedures are accepted and routine surgical practices, according to ACOG. ACOG recommends that women considering cosmetic vaginal procedures should be informed about the lack of data supporting the effectiveness of these procedures as well as their potential complications, including infection, altered sensation, dyspareunia (pain), adhesions, and scarring. "(click on above link to read more)

If anyone is interested in a book with lots of photographs showing the natural difference in physical appearance of external genitals in women -The SHine resource centre has a great book called 'FEMALIA'

Here is one review (by Penelope Orcha) of the book taken from the Amazon website

" I have used Femalia in a variety of workshops I present for women, many of whom previously didn't even have words for their sexual parts beyond "down there." And I've found that looking at and talking about these photos often enables women to talk about sexual issues, trauma, abuse or sexual joy, often feeling safe to do so for the first time in their lives. Now that I've begun reading about the horrible new plastic surgery they call "labial beautification," I wish more women had access to a book like Femalia to see how diverse and wonderful women's bodies are. It's intriguing to me that many of the reader reviews posted here by by men who complain that the photos didn't do a thing for them. I don't think these were intended to be sexual turn-ons. And those who've complained that these photos are merely gynecological are missing the point. Unlike men, women can't easily see their own sexual parts. It's important and helpful that these show--in a very realsitic fashion--just how we are made. Bottom line--if you'll forgive the pun--is that I find Femalia to be an incredibly empowering book for the women who've seen it and one of the best teaching tools available as far as female sexuality is concerned."