“As far as I remember, for me, I first heard the term ‘cameltoe’ in college, perhaps because it was the School of Medicine in 1995,” says Dr. Javier Saldaña, Gynecologist and expert in women’s health at VIDA Wellness & Beauty, who adds, “These days, it’s a term we hear or read about quite often. As doctors, we can give an informed opinion on the subject and perhaps explain why it is so widely discussed. “

One theory about why the Cameltoe has become a trending topic is that in 2020, the year of Covid, we have spent more time at home and wearing comfortable clothes. Yoga pants, lycra, and all those stretchy clothes in which we feel comfortable to have greatly influenced all that talk of cameltoe.

Wearing tight clothing reflects our body in more detail, including the contour of the buttocks and the genital region.

The genital region is an intimate and personal area. It is where we urinate, where we have sexual intercourse, and where we defecate; so it can be uncomfortable for people to have such a private area observed through their clothing.

By wearing tight pants, women can enhance their buttocks from the back and the contours of the genital region from the front. Wearing tight clothing will depend on everyone’s individual taste, but sometimes it can be a source of discomfort.

            Gynecologist Javier Saldaña

“The genital region is made up of the pubis, the Mount of Venus, the hood of the clitoris, the labia minora, the labia majora, the perineum, and the anus. The cameltoe is not only a matter of aesthetics, but it can also be uncomfortable and even be a reflection of a disease,” explains Dr. Saldaña.

 

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Having very large lips, or having excess genital fat, generates more heat, more sweating, and more irritation due to friction. All these symptoms are one of the most frequent and recurrent reasons why patients come to see us. In some cases, the problem manifests itself even without the patient wearing tight clothing.

A peculiar characteristic of the cameltoe is that half of the women think that it is a very uncomfortable situation, and the other half of the women consider it an issue that affects even their sexuality and self-esteem.

Nowadays, talking about our genitals is no longer taboo!  Having or not having a cameltoe is neither a good nor bad thing, it is simply a matter of our anatomy. Sometimes, it can signal a health problem and not just be a question of aesthetics. If having a cameltoe feels uncomfortable, painful, or makes you feel self-conscious about your body, we can help you, whatever your case may be!

And you, what do you think about cameltoes?

To learn more about the surgical options that we can offer you to improve your cameltoe, contact us or schedule a consultation where we can evaluate you and clarify any questions. Call us at 1 (619) 738-2144 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Saldaña.

Dr. Javier Saldaña

Dr. Javier Saldaña is a board-certified OBGYN that practices at VIDA Clinic in Tijuana. He specializes in Vaginal Surgery, Laser Vaginal Surgery, Urinary Incontinence & more. He is certified by the Mexican Council of Gynecology & Obstetrics and The Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Insitute of America en Beverlyhills, Los Angeles, California.