06/16/2026
One of the first questions women ask about the O-Shot® is also one of the most honest: does it hurt?
Sexual health is deeply personal, and for many women, changes in intimacy can feel confusing, frustrating, or hard to talk about.
Maybe sensitivity does not feel the same as it once did.
Maybe dryness has made intimacy uncomfortable.
Maybe or***ms feel harder to reach, less intense, or less predictable.
Maybe confidence has changed after childbirth, menopause, hormone shifts, or the natural changes that happen with time.
These concerns are common, but that does not make them any less meaningful.
The O-Shot® is a non-surgical, in-office treatment designed to support female s*xual wellness by using platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, from your own blood. PRP contains natural growth factors that may help stimulate blood flow, tissue repair, and nerve function in areas that can affect sensitivity, lubrication, pleasure, and confidence.
For the right patient, potential benefits may include enhanced sensation, improved lubrication, easier or more frequent or**sm, support for mild urinary leakage, and a renewed sense of connection with the body.
But one hesitation is completely understandable:
“Will it hurt?”
Most women are surprised by how simple the treatment feels. At MD Cosmedx, a topical numbing agent is applied before the injection, and the procedure itself only takes a few minutes. Patients typically describe mild pressure or warmth, rather than pain.
Just as important, this is never meant to feel rushed, awkward, or dismissive. Sexual health deserves privacy, compassion, and a provider who will explain what is happening and what you can realistically expect.
If you think the O-Shot® could be right for you, but you have questions or hesitations, please give us a call. Let us walk you through what you want to know, at your pace, in a way that feels respectful and comfortable.
Your s*xual health matters. You deserve to feel informed, supported, and empowered in that conversation.
Learn more:
https://mdcosmedx.com/services/s*xual-health/
Contact us:
https://mdcosmedx.com/contact-us/