Would you pay £3,000 to zap your bits with a laser to have an orgasm?
THERE are lasers for every type of beauty fix these days – removing hair, ironing out wrinkles, not to mention lifting and tightening all sorts of body parts.
But there’s one area I never thought I’d ever let a laser go anywhere near.
That was until I heard about the Femilift — a new treatment designed to increase sensation down there.
A study found that in just five minutes the treatment could boost a woman’s libido.
And if it’s good enough for celebrities such as Danielle Lloyd and the Kardashians, who are reported to have tried the orgasm zap, then it’s got to be worth a try, right?
Ever since having my son Milo five years ago my sex life had been virtually non-existent — not only because I am too knackered by the time I flop into bed at 11pm most days, but because it also takes me a lot longer to reach orgasm.
Sometimes I won’t get there at all, even after half an hour of foreplay, attempting various positions and using numerous toys. I’d never had this problem, pre-baby.
I’m far from alone though. Three quarters of women do not orgasm through penetrative sex alone, and 20 per cent of women have never climaxed with a sexual partner.
There are many reasons for this, but for me, the changes my body had gone through since having a baby definitely played a part.
When I read that a study had found that in just five minutes this laser treatment could boost a woman’s libido, I wanted to give it a go.
EVERY FLOOR QUIVER
I’m also 45 and while I haven’t had any symptoms of the perimenopause yet, the laser could help those who have.
Researchers examined the effect of the fractional CO2 laser on a woman’s sex drive and found that the device, which creates small wounds, improved sexual function in menopausal women and increased the number of orgasms they experienced.
I booked a consultation with Dr Rekha Tailor, who offers the Femilift at her Health & Aesthetics clinic, not far from my home in Surrey.
She explained that as we get older, our tissue loses collagen and elasticity, and the problem can get worse after childbirth and menopause.
This can lead to reduced sexual fulfilment and all types of uncomfortableness down there.
The device uses laser technology to stimulate the production of collagen, which results in a natural rejuvenation and tightening.
While results are said to be noticeable after one session, a course of three is recommended — for a cool £3,000 — and the effects can last up to five years.
It’s not cheap, but how much do we spend on hair, beauty and clothes, and shouldn’t we put our sex life up there on our list of priorities?
I booked myself in, but had no idea what to expect. After filling out some medical forms, Dr Tailor took out what could only be described as a wand and showed me where the laser beams would come out at the top.
She warned it could be a little uncomfortable — I’ll say!
The first few zaps weren’t too bad — kind of like a quick pinching burn.
But then, as the doctor worked her way around, it felt like I was being stung by a gang of angry scorpions. There were a few eye-watering moments but the procedure was over in less than 15 minutes.
My undercarriage continued to burn a little during the half-hour drive home and was slightly sore that evening.
But by the next day, everything was back to normal — except I could feel EVERYTHING.
Every vibration in my car seat and every floor quiver from the washing machine — it felt amazing.
I don’t know if it was psychological or because the Femilift was beginning to work its magic, but I was starting to feel in the mood at bedtime again too.
After the recommended five days of rest, I put the treatment to the real test. That night, after I practically pounced on my partner, we had some of the best sex we’d ever had. I orgasmed twice.
Since then I’ve definitely noticed an overall improvement in my libido.
- The Femilift costs £3,000 for a course of three treatments. For more information go to.
HAD TO REACH BIG-O
IF you don’t have a spare £3k for the libido laser treatment, sex and relationship editor GEORGETTE CULLEY has some top tips for reaching the big O.
GOOD FOUR-TUNE
THERE are four ways that are scientifically proven to help women hit the Big O.
First is angling. This technique involves the woman rotating, raising or lowering the pelvis during sex.
Shallowing is where women control the angle and prefer penetration not too deep.
Rocking is where the woman is on top (or in reverse cowgirl) and rocks back and forth.
And finally, pairing involves adding a helping hand or a sex toy for extra stimulation.
BREATHE DEEPLY
OFTEN as we push towards orgasm we forget to breathe – but deep breaths boost circulation to your private parts, making your orgasm more intense.
COPYCAT CLIMAX
RATHER than mainstream porn which often focuses on male pleasure, check out ethical, feminist pornographers such as Erika Lust.
Copy exactly what the performer does. Subscribe to Erika’s newsletter and you’ll get a free movie in your inbox erikalust.com.
EROGENOUS ZONES
ASIDE from your private parts there are 41 areas of the body that can facilitate sexual arousal.
Think neck, shoulders, scalp, ears, belly, inner thighs, inner arms, back, bum and feet.
Get your partner to explore them. The more relaxed and turned on you feel the more likely you’ll reach orgasm.
LIVE ON THE EDGE
IMPROVE the length and intensity of orgasm by “edging” – a technique where you push yourself to the edge of glory and stop just before climax.
Then you build it all back up again and again – as many times as you like.
Sex toys are great because they allow more control over the level and type of stimulation.
GO SOBER
THE idea that booze helps us to relax and let go of inhibitions is unhelpful when it comes to sex as alcohol makes it more difficult to climax.
It depresses your central nervous system so it numbs you – including down below. Having sober sex makes you experience pleasure fully, so you have more chance of hitting the jackpot.
EROTIC AUDIO
AUDIO porn is a great way to increase your chances of orgasm.
Research found 90 per cent of women find fantasising helps them turn off distracting thoughts and focus on pleasure. Check out Audiodesires.com.
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So sign you and your partner up for a physical event such as a 5k race as a rise in that hormone will boost libido.
Exercising also stimulates blood flow to private parts, which will heighten what you feel.