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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im 18 and i worried about the size of my labia for years.Then i watched the show, i told my best friend about it and she explained how she had the same problem.It felt so good to talk to somone about it.After talkin to my friend I whent to the doctors to ask about surgery,she had a look and explained how its normal and we all have different size labia.She also explained to me that surgery could stop orgasms or just make them not as good (cant find the right wording)and iv been told some men find it sexy ;)
i ahve it too.. mine may aswell be scraping the floor they are so long.. i dont want ppl to go down on my but i dont see y u cant have intercourse! and all the 13 year olds sayin they wanna go further are crazy! take it slow n take my advice, the people who start young may seem to have all the guys now, but in the future theyll just seem easy one night stand sluts! take it slow if u want real relationships when u are more mature! xxxx
i'm 15 years old and have slept with quite a few people, but i never let them go down on me because of this :\ it really gets me down!! i have a boyfriend now and he says he doesn't mind, i think he does though.. its SOOOOO embarrassing!! i want that surgery but i am too scared to even mention it to my mum. HELP?!xx
hi, im kind of embarresed bout this whole thing but it makes me feel better that i know im not the only one out there, onviously this means its normal, however for me it can be quite uncompfortable at times, im nearly 15 and its pretty much stopped me from staying with any boyfriends, coz im worried about them wanting to go further- i prob wouldnt anyway but it really puts me down… one side is larger than the other .. is it going to get worse?? =[
hi im 14
sinse i was around 12 i hav had not exactly enlarged labia but sort of saggy and horrible….i hate it! boys will take the piss and i want to get it fixed. the skin is excessskin, there's hardly any feeling of pain in it and its almost not even part of my body. just useless lump of skin. its gettin me down. please help :( xxxx
hi im 16 and i have larg labia and i was just wondering does it cost to have tham removed because they realy pull when i pulled down my nickers and when i walk i can feel them rubbing againsted my legs and im embarrased please help me
i have enlarged labia.
but i dont have a good relationship with my parents. or anyone to be honest.
i've told one of my best friends. but shes got the same.
but shes getting surgery soon. she told her mum. but i cant. i dont trust her, i will get it sorted before im sixteen but its gaining the courage to tell soemone.
i might go to the doctor on my own but thats not the best idea.
im thirteen but i dont trust my self. i think if i get a boyfriend im gonna have to kiss them then snog them then i know it ill give them head then theyll want to do something with me. or i will want to have sex, i feel ready for it. its just those flappy things sticking out from inbetween my legs thats stopping me.
i need help.
I too have very enlarged labia but I would say to all you young women who are worrying about them to relax. They are not a problem. They are normal – just as men have all shapes and sizes of penises women too have all sorts of shapes and sizes of vulva. Once again the problem is that in lads mags only bodies that are cmpletely smooth and rumple free are shown and we girls think if we do not look like that there is something wrong with us. Not so. Men too have little experience of what normal looks like down there and so they are not going to comment because they will just accept what they see as we do. it breaks my heart to think of all you gorgeous young lovely girls hating yourselves and your bodies. It is so unneccessary and such a waste of your youth and life. Learn to love yourself no matter what you look like down there. I have many times had comments from lovers that I am the sexiest women they have ever been with and believe me, my labia are so long they should be in the guiness book of records …but you know what…it makes no difference to how sexy and attractive guys find me or how much I like myself. My advice? Stop worrying about the length of your labia.love yourself and enjoy who you are.
I Have Them Too I Dont Find Them A 'Probelm' Like Some People Refer To Them As .. There Not .. They Shouldnt Be.. I Recently Got With A Boy Id Liked For A Long Time At A Party… I Did Stuff To Him Then He Wanted To Return The Favour To Me He Went Down There Then Looked Up At Me And Smiled… :D … We Later Had Sex And It Was The Best Ever.. Weve Met Up Since At Another Party And It Went.. Pratically The Same.. .. Sorry For Going On…... I Guess All Im Trying To Say Is ALL OF YOU DONT WORRY .. A Boy Told Me They Were Sick And I Slapped Him … He Said Sorry.. But I Didnt Do Anything With Him…. He Wernt Worth It.. Trust Me.. Whats 'Normal' Supposed To Mean Anyway.. Most Girls Have Larger Labia So Surely Thats Normal… ... Anyway .. Just Dont Worry…....................................................... (Im 16 By The Way :)..) Your All Beautiful!! xx
hi im 14 and libia is really big and i want to start to do things with lads but im too scared as these stupid things are there….there really uncomfatble in my trousers and its really getting me down,i dont want to tell my mum or my sisters because im far!! to scared :( please somebody help me !! :'(
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