Intimate Wellness

No matter what issue you face, problems with your sexual health are emotionally complex and hurt your well-being and relationships. If you struggle with intimate wellness, you can turn to Judy Honegger, DO, FACOG, at Rise Carmel. Dr. Honegger’s sensitivity and understanding help women feel safe discussing their most intimate concerns. Then, she recommends solutions for your physical and emotional challenges, allowing you to regain a fulfilling sex life. Call the office in Carmel, California, or connect online to request an in-person or telehealth appointment today.

What is intimate wellness?

Intimate wellness is concerned with women’s sexual health and supporting their ability to have a satisfying sexual life. Your intimate well-being includes physical concerns and more, embracing the emotional, mental, and social issues that affect your sexual life.

For generations, talking about sex and problems affecting sexual function was taboo. Although attitudes are changing, sexual issues are still embarrassing to talk about for many women, even with friends.

Yet, you should never ignore these issues. Your intimate wellness has a profound impact on your confidence, relationships, and quality of life. You also don’t need to live with these challenges because they’re treatable.

What concerns are part of intimate wellness?

Intimate wellness includes every challenge affecting your sex life. Women frequently meet with Dr. Honegger to discuss issues such as:

Urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine — a condition that affects many women as they age. It can result from weakened pelvic floor muscles, hormonal imbalances, or childbirth. 

Treatments at Rise Carmel restore muscle tone and improve bladder control, helping you regain confidence.

Vaginal dryness

Vaginal dryness is a common concern during perimenopause, menopause, and post-childbirth, often causing discomfort and irritation. This condition may interfere with sexual activity and overall comfort. 

Rise Carmel offers solutions that rehydrate the vaginal tissues, improving moisture, comfort, and overall quality of life.

Pain with sex (dyspareunia)

Pain during intercourse can stem from vaginal dryness, pelvic floor dysfunction, or hormonal imbalance. Personalized treatments at Rise Carmel reduce pain and optimize intimacy by addressing the source of your discomfort.

Loss of libido

A decrease in sexual desire, or loss of libido, often results from hormonal fluctuations, stress, or underlying health conditions. Rise Carmel combines hormone therapy, lifestyle adjustments, and advanced treatments to rejuvenate sexual health and desire.

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause encompasses a range of symptoms affecting genital and urinary systems, including vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence, and painful intercourse. These symptoms stem from a drop in estrogen during menopause. 

Treatments at Rise Carmel address these symptoms and enhance your long-term intimate health.

Vaginal laxity

Vaginal laxity is a loss of tone and elasticity in the vaginal walls, which can happen after childbirth or during the natural aging process. Laxity can decrease sexual satisfaction. Treatments at Rise Carmel restore strength, tone, and sensitivity to vaginal tissues.

What happens when I seek help for intimate wellness?

Dr. Honegger offers support for every aspect of a woman’s intimate health. Your visit begins with a conversation so she can learn about your concerns, often followed by a pelvic exam.

Then, she works with you, recommending treatments for physical problems and lifestyle steps you can take to improve your intimate wellness. Your treatment may include:

The O-Shot ® (orgasm shot)

The O-Shot is a non-surgical treatment that uses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to stimulate tissue regeneration and improve sexual function. By injecting PRP into vaginal and clitoral tissues, the O-Shot enhances sexual arousal, lubrication, rejuvenation, and overall satisfaction. It also reduces urinary incontinence, vaginal dryness, and pain with sex.

Vaginal and labial rejuvenation with radiofrequency

Radiofrequency treatments are a noninvasive way to tighten and rejuvenate vaginal and labial tissues. This treatment stimulates collagen production, improving the strength and elasticity of vaginal walls and your labia. It’s helpful for reducing vaginal laxity, dryness, and discomfort during intercourse. Radiofrequency rejuvenation is quick and effective, requiring no downtime.

Vaginal hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Vaginal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) uses bioidentical hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, to restore moisture, elasticity, and overall function in vaginal tissues. 

This treatment reduces vaginal dryness and discomfort due to menopause or hormonal imbalance. It is administered topically, offering targeted relief without the systemic effects of oral hormone therapy.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth consultation online or call Rise Carmel today to receive compassionate care for intimate wellness.