O-Shot stands for "orgasm shot." It is a procedure for women in which a doctor administers an injection into your vagina and/or clitoris. This injection contains a substance extracted from your own blood: 'platelet-enriched plasma' (PRP). PRP is blood plasma with a high concentration of platelets. The O-shot is said to help women achieve orgasm (more quickly) and resolve sexual dysfunction. But are there any risks, and how exactly does it work? In this blog, you can read everything you need to know about the O-shot.

Difficulties surrounding the female orgasm

There is still a taboo surrounding female orgasms. Women don't talk about it much, and orgasms are often 'faked'. Reaching one or more orgasms is not always easy for women. It is also more common than you might think for women to be completely unable to reach sexual climax. Nowadays, there seems to be a solution for this: the O-shot, or orgasm shot.

What exactly is the O-Shot?

The orgasm shot, or O-Shot for short, is a treatment that can increase the size of the G-spot, clitoris, and labia. The procedure claims to treat sexual dysfunction and increase sexual pleasure. An O-Shot can serve as an aid in achieving orgasm for women who have difficulty doing so. The O-Shot can also offer a solution for women who suffer from (stress) urinary incontinence.

How does the O-shot work?

The goal of the O-Shot is to stimulate the growth of new cells and make the injected areas more sensitive. Blood is drawn from the patient's arm, similar to a blood test at the hospital. The blood is placed in a special centrifuge that produces platelet-rich plasma (PRP). This is then injected into specific areas of the vagina. The treatment is often experienced as virtually painless, as in most cases the vagina is lightly numbed with an anesthetic gel. The orgasm injection takes 6-8 weeks to work, as the PRP needs time to repair the nerve endings in your vagina. The procedure itself takes about 40 minutes and the effects last for about a year. The procedure is effective in about 80-90% of women.

Are there any side effects or risks associated with the O-shot?

There are no known serious side effects associated with this procedure. However, patients may experience temporary vaginal spotting, swelling, hypersensitivity, yeast infections, and urinary tract infections. Some patients have reported vaginal hypersensitivity and prolonged and excessive orgasms with minimal stimulation. There is also no scientific evidence for the effectiveness of this procedure. According to the Dutch Scientific Association for Sexology (NVVS), a good sex life involves "more than just a well-functioning body." According to the NWVS, the O-Shot is therefore not a magic solution for sexual problems. The Health Inspectorate also has reservations about this procedure.

Tips from OneDayClinic about the O-shot

We believe that everyone (safely) should be able to enjoy sexual contact. An orgasm is an important part of this. However, we agree with the NVVS (Dutch Association for Sexual Health and Wellbeing); the O-Shot is not the solution to your sexual problems. If you do decide to try an orgasm shot, we recommend that you do so with a reputable doctor. After all, it is a medical procedure. Here too, the motto is: better safe than sorry!