EP - 121 - Why Are We “Fixing” This Now? Labia Fillers Exposed

About this episode

This episode explores the rising trend of labia fillers, examining the beauty standards and cultural shifts driving their popularity.

Labia fillers are one of those beauty trends that's quietly gaining traction- and chances are, you didn't even know it was something you were supposed to think about.In this episode, I break down what labia fillers actually are, why more people are getting them, and the beauty standards driving the demand. We're getting into the language, the marketing, and the bigger cultural shift behind this idea of "rejuvenation." If you've ever wondered how far beauty standards can go, this episode might change the way you see them. Are. You. Ready?****************Sources & References:Braun, V. (2009). Female genital cosmetic surgery: A critical review. Feminism & Psychology, 19(2), 139–159.Gill, R. (2007). Gender and the Media. Polity Press.Illich, I. (1976). Limits to Medicine: Medical Nemesis: The Expropriation of Health. Pantheon Books.Bordo, S. (1993). Unbearable Weight: Feminism, Western Culture, and the BodyLiao, L. M., Creighton, S. M., & Crouch, N. S. (2005). Female genital appearance: “Normality” unfolds. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 112(5), 643–646.Tiefer, L. (2008). Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Case Study of Disease Mongering. PLoS…

Topics covered

• labia fillers
• beauty standards
• cosmetic surgery
• cultural shift
• rejuvenation
• gender
• media

Keywords

• labia fillers
• beauty trends
• cosmetic procedures
• female genital cosmetic surgery
• cultural standards
• rejuvenation
• gender norms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Books & works: Limits to Medicine: Medical Nemesis: The Expropriation of Health, Unbearable Weight: Feminism, Western Culture, and the Body, Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Case Study of Disease Mongering, Female genital cosmetic surgery: A critical review, Gender and the Media, Female genital appearance: “Normality” unfolds, Report of the APA Task Force on the Se

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