Conditions
Inverted Nipples
We’re all proud owners of a pair of nipples, which vary in size and shape from person to person. Some people have nipples that are prominent enough to hang your coat on, while others have what medical professionals call “shy” nipples, which can be pulled inwards, but at other times protrude, in cold temperatures such as cold water, or as a result of massage or stimulation. However, true inverted nipples are usually present from birth and refuse to make an appearance, no matter how icy the weather or enthusiastic the massage. Men and women who have always been this way might feel self-conscious about their nipples (and women might be concerned about breastfeeding), but it isn’t usually anything to worry about. However, if you have a nipple that suddenly becomes inverted it’s important to get it checked out by your GP immediately, as it could be a sign of an underlying cancer.
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I am 16 years old and have inverted niples,i have been with my boyfriend 2 years now and he still hasnt seen them, i have had them since i was born, i havent told ANYONE im too embaressed i really need advice!Is there any other way than surgery if not am i old enough to get it and is it expensive? Please reply!
Hi, Im 16 and my nipples are inverted and im really down about it as i have an older boyfirend and he says hes never seen any like mine and that they are werid, im really not happy i want surgery asap
its really getting me down and deprested
it feels like im a little kid again
I have just turned 17 and have inverted nipples. It is a real embarresment, even though I don't intend for them to be on show I am still concious when wearing low-cut or thin tops. Is there anything that I can do to resolve this problem? Please help :(
Same Problem VV
i'd really rather not see a doctor
i was hopeing they will just grow out like samantha said
Hi , I'm 13 years old, and HAVE inverted nipples. Will they come out when I'm older? Or will they just stay like that ? And I think it is very embarrassing being the only person out of my friends who have this problem. Can my doctor pull them out ? How do I deal with these questions ?
hi im 15 and i noticed i have the same problem as all the girls on here. i have inverted nipples. and its really embarresing.. and i have a boyfriend for almost a year now. hes touched my boobs before and saw them but i dont think he saw them close enough to see that they were inverted. i really am sad about this, and i feel like im the only person in the world with this problem.): ugh i hate it.
hi, im 15 and im embarrased about my inverted nipples, they seem to come out when im cold, but when im feeling hot they just dont do anything! please give me some advice on this.
Hello, im 15, nearly 16 and im very self concious about my breats and nipples as they seem to be inverted and only become protrude when its cold. Also they get quite flacky and cracked. its really embarressing and slightly worrying as all my friends breats seems to be 'normal'.
Thanks :)
Hi, i have had inverted nipples all my life and they are so embarassing, I'm 15 right now and someone told me about the avant niplette…do you think that would work and are there any other ways other than surgery to correct my nipples?
thanks
Hi im 20 year old boi, im not to sure exactly what i have?? it could be possibly this, as i do like other guys have sed find it really embarassing, i certainly do.. my confidence gets knocked back for 6.. i never take my top off during the summer with my mates because i feel they mite say sumfing or other people looking at me… when i am cold or similair my nipples do erect(stick out) but when in hot climate they dont very flat… there just not normal. wots the best advice thanks…
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