Young women’s genital self-image and effects of exposure to pictures of natural vulvas

Laan, Ellen; Martoredjo, Daphne K; Hesselink, Sara; Snijders, Nóinín; Lunsen, Rik H. W. van

doi:10.1080/0167482x.2016.1233172

Cited by 37 publications

(24 citation statements)

References 37 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…However, the relationship between being overweight and/or age with genital image is not seen in the literature. It is possible to verify that several genital image studies have been performed in young populations at university, and that this population is satisfied with its genitalia (16,36) . It is believed that there is a possibility that overweight woman and woman unsatisfied with their weight, by neglecting the body, see less of their body and visualize the genitalia to be imperfect.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Female genital image: is there a relationship with body image?

Gomes

Brasil

Barreto

et al. 2019

tjod

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objective: Dissatisfaction with body image may extend to the genital region, and the most dissatisfied with their bodies are women. To analyze the relation between body image and genital image in female, and to verify demographic and/or clinical factors related to body image and genital image. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study in 421 women. The Body Shape Questionnaire-34 (BSQ-34) was used to evaluate body image perception; scores ≤110 indicate no dissatisfaction. Also, the female genital self-image scale-7 (FGSIS-7) was used to evaluate genital self-image; scores range between 7 and 28, with higher values considered to indicate a more positive genital self-image. The relation between body image and genital image was determined using the Pearson Correlation test, as well as the relation of these with body mass index (BMI) and age. The relation between these data and genital image was determined by using the ANOVA test or the independent t-test (statistical difference was accepted as p<0.05). In order to verify predictors of dissatisfaction with body image, variables with p<0.10 were inserted into the logistic regression model and checked if they remained significant (p<0.05). Results: Three hundred eighty-nine women were analyzed. The mean age was 34.7±10.2 years. The mean BMI was 24.1±3.6 kg/m², 49% were single, and the mean BSQ-34 and FGSIS scores were 83.2±30.8 and 23.8±3.4, respectively. The correlation (r=-0.24) was found between body image and genital image (p<0.001). A total of 315 women indicated to be satisfied with their body and presented an FGSIS-7 score of 24±3.3. Participants who were dissatisfied with their body had an average FGSIS-7 score of 22.6±3.3. Conclusion: Genital image, age, and BMI influence body image. Change in the perception of body image seems to have low correlation with genital self-image in women.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Female genital image: is there a relationship with body image?

Gomes

Brasil

Barreto

et al. 2019

tjod

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Most women do not have precise information about the normal condition and physical appearance of their vulva. In a study, it was found that the exposure of young women to natural vulva pictures has a positive effect on the genital self image and affects the positive genital self image [17].…”

Section: Organ Lossmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In a study conducted by Laan et al (2017), it was evaluated whether exposure to natural vulva pictures of women with university education affects their genital self image. One group was shown pictures of natural vulvas (n = 29), in the other group pictures of neutral objects (n = 14).…”

Section: Studies Concerning Genital Self Imagementioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

A Literature Review on Genital Self Image in Women and Affecting Factors

Yüksekol

Yılmaz

Irtegün

2020

International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Genital self image, which is an important factor for women's health, has been defined as the self-attitude resulting from special interactions and experiences involving the genital organs directly or indirectly, and the following emotion. The purpose of this review is to give general information about female genital self image and the factors affecting it and to draw attention to this issue. This study is a literature review. PUBMED, Ovid-MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Scopus, EBSCO, ProQuest, ULAKBİM and Turkey Citation Index database were searched. Various Turkish and English combinations of the keywords "genital self, genital self image, genital self-perception" were used in the literature review. Genital self image; body image, organ loss, sexual functions, genital hygiene practices, vaginal infections, culture, obesity, developmental periods, and media. When we look at the literature, body image studies mostly focused on women's attitudes towards weight, skin color, and beauty leaving the issue of genital self image in the background. Genital self-image has an important place in the development of sexual health and body image. Recently, it has been found that women have an increasing desire to undergo genital cosmetic/plastic surgery operations and change the appearance and functions of their vulva and vagina due to their negative views on their genital self image. It is important to examine all the factors affecting the genital self image, which is of great importance for women's health, and to provide the necessary care by taking a holistic approach in terms of body perception and sexuality. Nurses/midwives should adopt approaches to increase the body and genital image of women and to increase the quality of life of individuals. Nurses / Midwives are healthcare professionals in the most appropriate position to provide the necessary support in developing a new genital self image and positive lifestyle.

show abstract

“…Examination invariably reveals a 'normal' vulva and the consultation is spent in reassurance. The paper by Laan et al [2] highlights the importance of providing young women with accurate information about the vulva and its appearance. The authors evaluated the impact of showing young women pictures of normal vulvas and found this activity positively impacted upon genital self-image [2].…”

Section: The Neglected Vulvamentioning

confidence: 99%