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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hiia i am 13 i have a longer libia i hate it so much mee boyfriend wants to do things with me but i have been with him for two years and i am scared he wnt like what he see's and i really likee himm i will do any think to make it go awayy it is so uncumfi i dnt go swimmin at all i havve enouth to stress over in my life i dntt need thiss how much is surgery
Believe it or not, some men prefer a woman with a large labia.
ive had enlarged labia for as long as i can remember! i hate it, i really want aomething done about this but i cant afford it. i have always been embaressed, espically during sex. i cant have the full intimate pleasure with my past and present partners. ithey always get in the way aswell! ive had my children and each time had to be stitched up down below! contributing to more problems and embarressment when being stitched up! i feel so alone and its really affecting me emotionally and mentally. and physically as i cant enjoy sex. as im to wooried about them getting in the way(which they do) and having to move them!
For all the girls who are worrying about a enlarged labia, please don't. I'm a men of 25 years old and I don't think this is emberrassing. It's just nature, everyone is diffrent and that's what makes us beautyfull. Come on girls you don't need too have the same vagina as every other girl. The vagina of the 45 year old Debbie isn't nasty or something, in my eyes its perfect
Hey im 18 and i also have an enlarged labia if u are okay with it then its all fine dont even worrie about it! but it was really starting to get me down! i didnt feel right so i achally went to the doctors which i felt was very embarresin but after it i was like omg that was nofin they wer so helpful and i am now awaiting a letter from the hospital to go get surgery to take away my enlarged labia an its free! For those girls that really dont want it anymre go see ur doctor! its as simple as that!! its like a weight off ur soldiers! p.s sum advice exsplain 2 ur doctor that it is vry sore and a big problem :) x
hi,
i am 14 and i have enlarged labia, i have been insecure about it for ages, but ive read and realised theres nothing i can do about it for now, i have a boyfriend, and i dont care anymore,im just going to get on with my life, everyones different, learn to love yourself !!
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heyy, i am 14, my libia is reallyyy long its sooo uncomfortable ,and embarissing. I also cant wear certain things, and i dont go swimming because its noticeable =(. i can tell my mum . but i really dont want to its veryy embarissing so i dont want to go to my family doctor eether , i have'nt told enyone but i really need to do something PLEASEEE CAN SOMEONE HELP ME!. thank you.
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
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