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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Hi,
I am a man, aged 56 and I love large inner labia. It is nothing to be ashamed of, and I disagree with people making degrading remarks about it!
I have known women who had their labia removed and their clitoris hood removed. Sex is immesurably better with large labia than nothing at all in there!
My wife sometimes feels awkward on the beach (we are naturists) with her labia prodruding, but is getting used seeing others with even bigger ones.
Ladies, love your bodies the way they are!!
Did anyone see the program on Channel4 last night called The Perfect Vagina. Was all about women who are embarrassed by their large labia and they had a 21 year old girl on there that had the operation to have her labia removed. I have large inner labia so I was interested to watch this program. I was saddened by the two builders comments on there, they said something like, 'it's like a meal, it's got to look nice down there before you taste it' – with comments made like these its no wonder people want surgery. I have considered it but I don't think I'll go ahead – I want to learn to accept them and I think a lot of men do like them. Can we hear from some more men please?
Did anyone watch the perfect vagina last night? i thought it was brilliant and has made me feel so much happier about myself, especially after seeing all the plaster casts in all different shapes and sizes.
the surgery really put me off having a labioplasty as well, a bit too painful for me! so i think ill be sticking with mine!
Hi. I'm 40 year old man and I love large inner labia, especialy when having oral sex. I'm now married and my wife's one is not protruding, i don't mind that, but i wish she had a large inner labia,i'd get so much more pleasure.
I certainly don't think ladies should be embarrassed about it.
Hi to all you girls that don't like your large labia and to those that are scared to have it done!!
I had mine done on the NHS on 11th Aug so 5days post op.. still a little uncomfortable but doing good.
Please go to your GP girls they were so understanding and did not make me feel embarrassed.
So happy i had this done and wish i had done it years ago.
:) x
I am 49 and I have an enlarged labia. It is very embarresing at times and I don't like the darker color skin. I feel like something is wrong with me. after seeing this article I feel better knowing I am not the only one.
I think that we should all love our bodies!!! i hate my enlarged labia, and seriously puts me off a relationship…but i think if the guy makes fun then hes not worth it!!! and girls if anyones said anything bad in your past its because they wanted to put you down, dont give them the satisfaction, theyre not good enough for you!!!!
my labia are much larger then the one on the photo…ive mentioned it to friends who all say the same, we're all different shapes and sizes, no 2 are the same. Its really helped me.
For those wanting/having the surgery the best of luck!!!!
im going to stick with mine and try and like it, even if i don;t someone out there will!
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i have very big labia but they hang down to i hate it so much you can see them hanging when i open my legs please can you help
Im 20 and when i was 18 i had the operation to and had mine removed and its the best thing i have ever done. Its a lot less uncomfortable and i feel better within myself.
i have an enlarged inner labia, and im not happy with it but my boyfriend doesent seem to mind either, mine became smaller when i gave birth actually, not bigger.but i would still consider surgery..
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