Emma Barnard

Academic Associate and PhD Candidate, Health Humanities and Social Sciences Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne

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Why are young girls asking for vaginal cosmetic surgery?

A pilot study has found girls as young as 11 are seeking cosmetic surgery for their genitals. What’s going on?

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