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G - Spot Amplification G - Spot Amplification Dr. Paunesky learned the procedure from internationally renowned cosmetic gynecologist, Dr. David Matlock of Beverly Hills, California. She is offering this procedure to women in the Atlanta area who would like to enhance their sex lives. We are committed to the sexual health of women worldwide. We truly understand women and we know what women want! Usually we have found that women throughout the world are not that different or far apart. “My orgasms are more Intense” Basically women want their doctor to really listen to them and take their concerns about sexual issues seriously and provide viable alternatives to sexual health conditions that directly impact on their quality of life. Women feel that if these were male issues, they would have been addressed, researched and solved a long time ago. If there is one thing that we can voice for the women of the world it would be this… ‘Women love sex and they want to have the best sexual experience possible” G-SHOT ™ BACKGROUND INFORMATION (Clinical description: Designer Vaginal G-Spot Amplification), is a patent pending method amplifying or augmenting the Grafenberg Spot (G-Spot) with a “secret formulated substance”. The active ingredient is a specially developed and processed collagen, which doesn’t require pre-injection skin testing like most available collagen products on the market. Designer Vaginal G-Spot Amplification was invented and developed by the Laser Vaginal rejuvenation Institute Medical Associates, Inc. The Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute is recognized worldwide for its pioneered techniques of laser vaginal rejuvenation for the enhancement of sexual gratification and designer laser Vaginoplasty for the aesthetic enhancement of the vulvar structures. The Institute’s mission is to “empower women with knowledge, choice, and alternatives”. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE GRAFENBERG SPOT (G-SPOT) The G-spot is named for Dr. Ernest Grafenberg who first described it in a 1950 article in the International Journal of Sexology. He found a highly erogenous zone inside the vagina that gets bigger when directly stimulated and that can lead to a powerful climax. Grafenberg’s findings were that: …an erotic zone could always be demonstrated on the anterior wall of the vagina along the course of the urethra,[which] seems to be surrounded by erectile tissue like the corpora cavernosa [of the penis]….In the course of sexual stimulation, the female urethra begins to enlarge and can be easily felt. It swells out greatly at the end of orgasm. The most stimulating part is located at the posterior urethra, where it arises from the neck of the bladder. As sex is among the more powerful forms of pleasurable stimuli known to man, researchers among the biological, anthropological, and medical fields have endeavored to discover greater knowledge of human sexuality. Sexual research is performed to provide accurate information to several audiences. The general public benefits from this research in that people develop a higher awareness of their own capacity for sexual fulfillment; they discover the extent to which their body and mind are geared to pleasure, and they learn how to exercise that capacity. This discovery can enhance sexual stimulation for women and deepen many facets of pleasure for both sexes. WHERE IS THE G-SPOT? The G-spot (or Grafenberg spot) is a dime to half-dollar sized, localized area of especially high sensitivity, situated beneath the surface of a woman’s vagina on the wall toward the front of her body. While location varies, the G-spot is typically located about half way between the pubic bone and the cervix, about three inches into the vagina. Researchers have found that some women experience sensitivity more generally along the upper vaginal wall, rather than in a definable spot. “The G-Shot is for ladies of all Ages” Because the G-spot is beneath the surface of the vaginal wall, it must be stimulated indirectly through the vaginal wall. Many women reportedly notice an urge to urinate when the spot is initially stimulated, but find continue stimulation (with an empty bladder), very pleasurable. Some go on to experience orgasm, and some expel a fluid along with the orgasmic contractions. THE G-SHOT ™ will enlarge the G-Spot so it is easier to locate and help the woman gain maximum pleasure. TESTIMONIALS “The G-Shot is for ladies of all ages” • 87% of women who received the G-SHOT ™ reported enhanced sexual arousal/gratification. • “I’ve never had any complaints about my sex life but there’s always room for improvement” • “What a result though. All I have to do is think about sex and I can feel my G-Spot react” • “Even during my spinning class I can feel the bike seat pressing on it- and I have to pretend I’m just enjoying the workout” • “I’ve also had my first ever multiple orgasm and it was great” • “Thanks to the G-SHOT ™, I am always turned on” • “After the G-SHOT ™, I know exactly where my G-spot is located” • “After the G-SHOT ™ and clinical information about my G-Spot, I know exactly where my G-Spot is, and how to maximize sexual gratification” • “My G-Spot is always present and ready for action at a moments notice” • “After the G-SHOT ™ it is simple to direct your partner to your amplified pleasure center” • “Young ladies may think that they are super sensual sex machines and don’t need the G-SHOT ™ but there is nothing wrong with making something great, fantastic. In short, sometimes girls just want to freak” “The effects of the G-SHOT ™ is instant and within 4 hours of the shot you can pleasure yourself with ecstasy” HOW SAFE IS THE G-SHOT First of all collagen injection into the vagina has been performed since 1940 for the treatment of a condition called intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD) which primarily affects elderly women. In ISD the internal urethral sphincter remains open and these women continuously leak urine. The bio-injectables are used as bulking agents to close the internal sphincter and provide continence. There are literally hundreds of clinical investigational studies and all of the studies report that the injection of collagen substances into the vagina is safe. The studies that reported rare complications include minimal bleeding from the injection site and urinary tract infections. “G-Shot orgasms fill your entire body” The Food and Drug Administration approve collagen injection into the vagina for the treatment of ISD. G-SHOT ™ is an off label use and in the clinical investigational study there were no complications or adverse effects. HOW DOES THE G-SHOT WORK? The G-SHOT ™ is a painless technique performed in the office under local anesthesia. The actual injection takes less than 5 seconds and the total time in the examination room is less than 10 minutes. A specially designed speculum is used to deliver a specified amount of specially developed product with a collagen active ingredient directly into the G- Spot. G-Spot Amplification produces a G-Spot about the size of a quarter in width, and one fourth of an inch in height (meaning the projection into the vagina). The specially designed product augmentation of the G-Spot enhances sexual arousal/gratification. “The G-Shot is for ladies of all ages” FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS “My orgasns are exceptionally prolonged” Q: Does the G-SHOT ™ hurt? A: No it doesn’t. Patients are given a local anesthetic via a tiny needle before the G-SHOT ™ thus making it painless. Q: How long does the G-SHOT ™ take? A: The actual injection takes less than 5 seconds. The preparation for the G-SHOT ™ (examination and measurements) takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Q: How long does the effects of the G-SHOT ™ last? A: The effects of enhancement of sexual arousal/gratification last for 4 months. Q: Is the G-SHOT ™ safe? A: The G-SHOT ™ is extremely safe and in the clinical investigational study there were no complications. Q: Does the G-SHOT™ make it easy for me to find my G-Spot? A: You will have no difficulty at all locating your G-Spot. In fact you can direct your partner directly to it as well. Q: Can I continue to use tampons with the G-SHOT ™? A: There is no problem with using tampons after the G-SHOT ™. Q: Can the G-SHOT ™ product move out of place? A: After placement the G-SHOT ™ remains in its original position. Q: After my first G-SHOT ™ is the next procedure quicker? A: The next procedure is quicker because all the measurements are maintained in your records and the entire process is expedited resulting in only placement of the G-SHOT ™ Q: Does the G-SHOT ™ help you to become in tune with your G- Spot? A: This is one of the main purposes of the G-SHOT ™ program and that is to help women become in tune to their G-Spot and by doing so elevate their sexual experiences to an ultimate level. Q: Will masturbation, sex toys, or wild sex, dislodge the G-Spot? A: The G-SHOT ™ will remain in its original location. Q: How does the G-SHOT ™ program help me to find my G-Spot? A: In the consutative portion of the program, a knowledgeable and compassionate physician will provide the information and assistance for you to achieve the goal. Q: Does the G-SHOT ™ heighten awareness of the G-Spot? A: The G-SHOT ™ definitely heightens awareness of the G-Spot. Q: Does the G-SHOT ™ have any hormones in it? A: The G-SHOT ™ is natural and it doesn’t contain any hormones.
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