Key Takeaways:
- The O-Shot® is a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection that uses your own blood to naturally stimulate tissue repair and enhance sexual wellness.
- Women of all ages, not just those experiencing menopause, can benefit from the O-Shot® for issues like vaginal dryness, low sensitivity, or difficulty achieving orgasm.
- How it works: PRP promotes new collagen, elastin, nerves, and blood vessels, helping rejuvenate vaginal tissue and improve circulation.
- Patients report increased sensitivity, stronger arousal, more natural lubrication, and even first-time orgasms after treatment.
- Additional benefits may include improved urinary control, reduced pain during intercourse, and relief from certain chronic vaginal conditions.
- Because it uses your own plasma, the O-Shot® is considered safe, with minimal side effects and no recovery period.
“No woman gets an orgasm from shining a kitchen floor.”
—Betty Friedan, noted feminist and founder of the National Organization for Women.
House cleaning is certainly not conducive to sexual satisfaction, but for many women, sexual intercourse can prove unsatisfying. While older women may have difficulty achieving orgasm and otherwise struggle with sexual health issues due to menopause or childbirth, some younger women struggle, too. Some recent “orgasm statistics” compiled by Pleasure Better include:
- While 95% of heterosexual men usually or always orgasm during partnered sex, only 65% of heterosexual women do.
- Only 18.4% of women orgasm from vaginal sex alone.
- 59% of women have faked an orgasm.
If your sex life seems to be part of these statistics, or you’re suffering from any vaginal health-related symptoms like urinary incontinence or painful intercourse, Naples, Florida, internal medicine specialist Dr. Diane Brzezinski, D.O., may have a solution for you. She and her partner physician, Dr. Michael Hellman, D.O., offer their Naples-area patients a novel therapy that improves vaginal health and enhances sexual function.
With just one, minimally invasive, 30-minute session in Dr. B’s Naples clinic, the O-Shot® revitalizes vaginal tissues with the development of new nerves, blood vessels, fibroblasts, collagen, and elastin. This helps thicken vaginal walls, increase elasticity, and increase natural lubrication, all of which serve to enhance sensitivity and sexual response. Women who’ve undergone the O-Shot® treatment with Dr. B and Dr. Hellman report enhanced intensity of sexual intercourse and an increased ability to reach orgasms, with some reporting their first-time climaxes after treatment.
If we’ve captured your attention, read on, as Dr. B and Dr. Hellman highlight the benefits of the O-Shot® by reviewing the most frequently asked questions they receive from their Naples patients.
What is the O-Shot®?
Also known as the “Orgasm Shot®,” the O-Shot® is an injection of the patient’s own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into vaginal tissues to stimulate their repair and regeneration. The therapy was developed over 15 years ago by Dr. Charles Runels, the medical director of the Cellular Medicine Association (CMA), who had become intrigued by the successful use of PRP in helping heal sports injuries suffered by elite athletes. At that time, Dr Runels’ practice included efforts to help menopausal women overcome their low libido with hormone therapy. If PRP could effectively increase blood flow and tissue regeneration in the joints of professional athletes, Dr. Runels reasoned, couldn’t it do the same for genitalia?
The answer was yes, and Dr. Runels injected his first patient with the O-Shot® in 2011. Since then, thousands of women have undergone O-Shot® therapy, and there are now more than 500 CMA-certified O-Shot® providers in the U.S., including Dr. B’s practice in Naples.
How does the O-Shot® work?
PRP is a concentrated form of growth factors, proteins, and cytokines derived from the patient’s own blood. When injected back into the patient’s body, the PRP stimulates stem-cell-induced tissue growth and cellular repair, leading to the development of new nerves, blood vessels, fibroblasts, collagen, and elastin. When injected into the vaginal area, the O-Shot® helps alleviate many conditions that compromise vaginal and sexual health, such as thinning vaginal walls, decreased elasticity, and diminished natural lubrication.
Your O-Shot therapy session in Naples with Dr. B’s clinic typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes and begins with the withdrawal of a small amount of blood from your arm. While this is treated in a centrifuge to separate the PRP, Dr. B or Dr. Hellman will numb your vaginal and clitoral areas with a topical anesthetic. Once numb, they will carefully inject the PRP using a very thin needle, targeting specific spots within the clitoris, urethra, vaginal walls, and G-spot.
What conditions can the O-Shot® help with?
Patient results vary as they are highly dependent on the distinct composition of each patient’s PRP and their existing vaginal health status. In general, the O-Shot® has proven effective at improving vaginal health and function, which leads to more sensitivity, greater response to sexual stimulation, increased desire, and a boost in sexual fulfillment. Some women report enjoying their first-time orgasms due to the therapy, and many who struggle to reach climax report having an easier time doing so. Other potential benefits of the O-Shot® include:
- Increased lubrication.
- Relief from painful intercourse symptoms.
- Easing of chronic pain related to episiotomy, mesh, or surgical scarring.
- Lichen sclerosus and lichen planus symptom relief.
- Improved urinary control and a significant decrease in urinary incontinence issues.
Does the O-Shot® really improve sexual satisfaction?
Dr. B and Dr. Hellman say many of their O-Shot® patients in Naples report improved sexual function and enjoyment, as well as a noticeable decrease in urinary incontinence incidents. As a relatively new therapy, PRP and the O-Shot® have not yet undergone extensive clinical trials. The most recent study we’re aware of is “Platelet-Rich Plasma for Female Sexual Dysfunction and Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Systemic Review,” published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in 2024. Of 327 included in the study, PRP was found to “significantly improve” sexual function, vaginal health, sexual distress, and urinary incontinence. The researchers concluded that despite promising initial results, further research is needed to prove PRP’s efficacy conclusively.
How long do O-Shot® results last?
O-Shot® results tend to last from one to four years, depending on the patient’s distinct PRP composition and vaginal health status. Many women report experiencing initial vaginal health improvements within a few days to a week, and much more noticeable results within nine weeks, and the full enhancements to vaginal and sexual health after three months.
Is the O-Shot® safe?
Because O-Shot® therapy uses the patient’s own blood plasma, there is a limited risk of adverse reactions. However, patients should only seek treatment from certified, trained providers, such as Dr. B and Dr. Hellman, who use FDA-approved centrifuges.
What is recovery like after the O-Shot®?
Most patients describe the O-Shot® procedure as nearly painless, saying they feel a slight pinch or warm sensation with each injection. There is no recovery time, and patients can immediately resume all normal daily activities, including sexual intercourse, if desired. Few patients experience side effects, which can include temporary soreness and minor swelling.
Who is a good candidate for the O-Shot®?
Any woman who feels that their vaginal health is affecting their sex life may be a good candidate for the O-Shot®, as well as women struggling to effectively control urinary incontinence. Dr. B or Dr. Hellman can review your relevant symptoms and medical history to determine if you might benefit from the O-Shot®. The following conditions typically preclude women from being good O-Shot® candidates:
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Active vaginal infections
- Herpes outbreaks
- Untreated pelvic conditions
- Blood disorders or taking certain anticoagulants
How do I know if the O-Shot® is right for me?
If you think you may be a good candidate for the therapy, the certified O-Shot® providers at Dr. B’s clinic in Naples can help you determine if the treatment is perfect for you. To learn more about the vaginal rejuvenation and sexual wellness benefits of the O-Shot® in Naples, schedule your appointment with Dr. B or Dr. Hellman by calling (239) 261-9990.
