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 am in my forties and have one labia bigger than the other one. I was always embarrassed by it until I met my fiance. He likes it and finds it very sexually attractive, I have now come to love it too. All vaginas are different and unless it is causing you physical discomfort you should try not to worry about it. We all find different things attractive.
I'm 43 and have had enlarged labia since i can remember. my mum had me feel like a bit of a freak when i was growing up as she said that their size wasn't normal. but i know now that it's completely normal and doesnt hinder sexual function at all though it can affect your sexual confidence. you have to remind yourself that labia come in different shapes and sizes just as penises do and learn to love your petals!
Hi i'm 16 years old and have problem down there... i feel really uncomfortable when walking,runing or wearing thight clothes,it hurts so i have to put it in properly.. i'm sceard to tell anyone.. i'm worried what my boyfriend will think or respondwhen he see it during sex.. sometimes i wish i was normal...
i have an enlarged labia and i havent told anyone about it though of talking to my sister but i get scared and i wont do stuff with lads because of it and it just gets me really depressed and i really dont want an operation :/......
Hi, I have the same problem I'm 21 and a mum of twins! It dosent takeaway the pleasure but after sex sometimes it made me a bit sore that's not the case now! I used to be really shy about being naked in front of my boyfriend untill I learned that it's a completely normal thing you shouldn't worry everyone's looks different :) x
im 16 and ive already had sex with my current boyfriend. He doesnt know i have this problem so therefore im terrified to get completely naked. but my question is does it take away the pleasure?
Hello, I'm 16 and I think I also have enlarged labia. The labia protrude out of my vagina and it looks quite unattractive. It hasn't bothered me too much, especially as I haven't been in a relationship/sexually active. However, it does make me feel slightly horrible, despite its normality. I have a friend who has exactly the same thing as well and we joke about it. I have been involved in sexual acts and the guy involved didn't comment on it or anything. However, it was dark so it was difficult to see. I don't want to think about surgery because I think it's unnecessary but I just wanted to say that I'm concerned about it.
Im 13 and i have a enlarged labia. i hate it, is there anything to get rid of it, i dont want to tell my mum or friends as its to embarrassing. i dont really want to go for the surgery as then i have to tell my mum. im scared of growing up with it. i just want it to go away??
im in the same situation and im 13 too/:
Hiya, I'm 19 and have the same problem. I think a lot of young girls make a big deal about it when they shouldn't worry at all! I am currently in a relationship and my boyfriend says it's totally normal. none of my previous sexual partners had a problem with it so I don't worry about it anymore! You are normal!! It won't go away unless you have surgery, so you need to talk to your GP if you are that worried about it!
i have the same problem its awfull:/ i always feel different and i dont wont to do stuff with lads cause of it..
I am 16 years old and i can't help but feel so awful about myself down there, I have had a previous girlfriend and we was ready to do stuff but i was only confident to do it to her because i don't think down there is very attractive. If i was to get labiaplasty, how much does it hurt after the operation and How much would it cost?
one side of my labia is larger than the other its abit embarrassing is this normal?
Yes, it's normal!
i have labiaplasty, im 15 years old... i lost my virginity to my current boyfriend. he says theres nothing wrong with it, but im so self concious. sometimes ill cry myself to sleep at night just wishing god would have made me different... if anyone has any advice.. id love it. i cant take being called "roast beef vagina" anymore:( someone help..
I completely feel your pain... I had enlarged labia and have been called "roast beef" before as well by a cruel guy that I dated when I was younger (the good news is that he's a complete loser now tied down with multiple kids from multiple women). I am now 27 and I just had an operation by a plastic surgeon to correct it about 7 weeks ago. I have been reading the other posts on this site and although I agree that it's normal to have this problem, I couldn't stop letting it interfere with my life. My last boyfriend loved my labia but I have always felt uncomfortable and asahmed of what I looked like. I actually got to the point where I stopped dating because I was so embarrassed. I would suggest talking to your mom about this issue if you can. I never talked to my mom about it until after I had the surgery and she said she wished I would have told her sooner because she would have let me have surgery to correct the problem. Good luck and remember, there are always solutions and no matter what anyone on here says, surgery is the best thing I have ever done. I finally feel like a normal person for the first time in my life :)
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