Labiaplasty for hood covering clitoris too much?

I think that my hood covers my clitoris too much. You have to really stretch my hood far back to expose my clitoris. I have never enjoyed sex and I am wondering if this problem could be what is affecting my sex life. Would a clitoral hood reduction or labiaplasty help me?

3 answers to “Labiaplasty for hood covering...”

A: Clitoral hood reduction with or without labiaplasty may help

Kari L. Colen, MD

So much is involved with enjoying sex.  Mechanical stimulation of the clitoris is definitely part of it.  A clitoral hood reduction may help in a few ways: It will expose more of your clitoris.  Mentally you may feel more attractive and sexual.  Whether you need a Labiaplasty in addition... more

A: Clitoral hood reduction and sex or ability to achieve climax or orgasm

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

There are several factors that affect sexuality and the ability to achieve orgasm. Some of these involve the mechanical act of sex while others relate to hormonal status, anatomy, experience, anxiety, age, vascular supply, emotions, etc. Although it is possible that your clitoral hood is interfering with... more

A: Labiaplasty may affect your sex life

John P. Di Saia, MD

Hello, A hood reduction can make your clitoris more easily available. Whether or not this will affect your sex life cannot, of course, be known for certain.

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