Conditions
Enlarged Labia
Many women are born with larger or more noticeably asymmetric labia, just like other parts of the body come in different shapes and sizes. These lips of skin surround the vulval opening, and conditions such as Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, stretching in childbirth or irritation can cause enlargement. For some it makes no difference to their lives, but for others it undermines confidence, especially when it comes to relations in the bedroom. Labiaplasty is the surgical procedure used to reduce the inner labia, but this is seen as cosmetic and will not usually be available on the NHS. If you do have any concerns, it might be worthwhile to go and seek advice from your doctor.
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i have the same problem i have an enlarged labia and im very self conscience about it and was wondering if anyone has any details on the operation to fix it. Im to embarassed to talk to a doctor about it. pleas help xx
When i was 16 i went to a gnochologist because i thought i had sometype of disease goin on "down there". When i hit a couple of interent sites an i found out that…i have the case of "asymmetrical labia". I was relieved. Quite cluelsess i was. But relieved. Although to find that theyre are so many cosmetic surgery advertisemnets out there for it freaked the hell out of me. And i did shed a tear because its another silly imperfection that i figured that im gonna fret about. But theyre soo many inspirational women giving a good word out there to the insecure ones like myself that im feeling much better now. THANKYOU.
im 14 and i have the same problem . Dont wanna tell my mum because you cant exactly say 'erm hi i have an enlarged labia 'can you :S
but i get alot of discharge aswell
normal ?
(: x
Response to december 17th entry
Discharge is a normal funcution. It is the body's way of keeping itself clean. Discharge is not a bad as long as it doesn't have an abnormal putrid odour or discolored (white or yellow)and lumpy.You might want to have your self-esteem established about your body before you have sex with your boyfriend, who may or may not fully appreciate all you have to offer. Learn to love all of yourself ,including youre, labia before you allow anyone esle to someone else to judge you. Besides, how much fun are you really going to have if you can't even consintrate on the act for fear of rejection? Not much at all. Chances are he'll have much more fun because probably he won't care anyway.
im 14 and have a enlarged labia, i have heard boys talk about it before and say how disgusting they think it is, i feel ashamed and laugh along so they don't think i have any problems with my body. what is the age to get the operation to decrease the size of my labia and is it free because it really gets me down and the ladia seems to hang quite low. sometimes my pants seen to rise up a little and my labia hangs out my pants. please help.
i was born with larger labia minora. i have a really forward group of friends, and by talking about the differences in my body with some of the men in my group, i found out a lot of men are really attracted to women with this and perceive it as sensual. if it's 3000 to 8000 dollars, there are so many much more fun things you could spend that money on to make yourself more attractive, like lessons in something you're passionate about, or education so you can afford to do more fun things. in my 26 trips around this earth, it's been my passion for living and activities, my intelligence and skills that have been noticed by men, and they could care less what i look like down there because we're so busy being in love and having fun.
I am 13 years old, and I feel like I have an enlarged labia. Its hangs down quite alot, and I would like to know the age limit and also how much the operation would cost. It embarrasses me quite alot, and I am very worried about having a sexual relationship as I feel that if a male see's it he will think it is horrible. Occasionaly I can feel my labia rubbing against my leg when I am walking and it does not hurt, but it is rather uncomfertable. It would be greatly appreciated if some-one could help me.
Thank you.
I'm a bloke and most blokes find larger labia that hang out rather sexy. Be proud of your body; you will make our cranks get hard and harder with outside inner labia. However, all labia are beautiful as long as they are healthy, small, medium or large, all wonderful.
what is the age restriction on having labiaplasty ?
im 14 years old and i have an enlarged labia.that hangs down i never really cared that much until people used to talk about it in school and having the perfect one..i know its normal but as time goes i know boys talk about girls bits and only having sex with a girl who has a pretty one. i dont want to have sex until i can get ride of it because its embrassing and i wouldn't tell my mum because thats so embrassing….i want to know what age can i get it done and for how much and i want to do without my mum knowing cause i coulm't bare it if she found out i felt uncomfortable with it plzzzz i just want to get ride of it as soon as possbile before it ruins muh life :( xxx plz reply
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