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I have recently had really itchy vagona and there is a slight lump at the bottom right hand side..I have tried Eurax and Canesten Duo but nothing is soothing it. I haven't had sex in quite a while as I seem to have lost my sex drive. I do have a child and my vagina does depress me with how discusting it looks. Should I just take it down to the doctors to get it looked at?
My labia minora are a good inch long as well as my labia majorca being large.. My vagina often smells even though i wash well everyday and discharge often occurs. I often find discomfort when sitting down and suffer from thrush often.. I feel like i am getting no where, is there anything i can do?
It's best that you go to your doctor for this.
Hey this is Jodie, I'm a light skinned African and my labia minoras are dark,and they hang a bit less than half an inch... They look weird and I'm embarrassed by them, especially when I wear a bathing suit! And when I look in the mirror and put one leg up on the countertop, they look bad and I'm scared that guys I date will think they are gross. :( Will guys care?
Hello Jodie, read the forum for answers to your questions.. which is basically the same as everybody else"s... If it is getting you down, then do some think proactive and talk to your GP about your situation, and armed with proper knowledge, make you choice of what suits you.. you sound confident type of person and are stronger than you know..Take care
i really don't think my vagina is normal im still a virgin and im so embarrassed to have sex that i have been holding back do you think boys will laugh?
Read the forum Jodie, this subject and fear or what boys would think has be spoken so many many many times.. Read the responses to this same old question.. You are still not ready for sex, judging by your question.. When you have sex, you want to because you feel for a person and its should not be because everyone else is doing it.. It is not just a physical thing, you want to feel its right for you and you will be ok with it, otherwise you may feel emotionally hurt.. Take care Jodie..you are you and that is all that matters,learb to like yourself first...confidence will grow from there..
hi i am 58 i have had a fair bit of burning soreness on the left side of vaginal opening , its got worse past few days and on looking i can see what looks like a reddish sore on the outside , i have only had one partner and am quite concerned as its very painful , , i had a smear earlier in year and that was fine ,
Wendy go and get it checked out by a Medically doctor.. something is amiss.. pain is not good at any time..
Hey, I seem to get these spots on my labia that remind me a little of acne. If they burst, they ooze out a quite, fairly thick liquid. I have no idea what they are but they arent painful. Should I get them checked?
Yes yes yes..
Heat rash, ingrown hairs, herpes? Only your dr can tell you for sure. I know its embarrassing but suck it up buttercup. Its gotta be checked out. Good luck: )
Hi i've just turned 14 and I'm really insecure about my vagina, the vulva is too big and it's really noticeable when im wearing bikinis or tight clothes, please dont say 'everyone has different vaginas' because i really need help, is there any possible way i can make it smaller, or will it go smaller over time?
If u are troubled to that degree, best solution is to confer with a professional medical physcian... For their experience an knowledge in this field..
I don't think you can really do a lot about that you could maybe speak to your mum yes it may seem embarrassing but ask her if you can go and see a doctor with her
Olivia, are you a thin girl? The Labia will show more on a thin girl than someone like myself, I also have large or full Labia Majora that would show if I were thin. I'm not sure if a Plastic Surgeon would help at your age, ask your Mom/Mum to take you to a Dr. Check out Labia Majora reduction on YouTube. Good Luck Olivia!
Hi, im only 14 and would like some advice. I hate my vagina, the lips are to big/fat/wrinkly and quite long, im so insecure about it and just wondering if there is anything i can do to make it look nicer?
I think the problem is that whether we like or dislike a part of our bodies depends on what we consider "beautiful" or "normal". The fact is genitals, like fingerprints, come in a huge variety and everyone's is different - even the gallery here only shows 25 examples, and look how different they are! Unless you suffer physical discomfort, I reckon you have nothing to worry about. I assure you nobody else would dream of being such a harsh critic!
My labia is quite large both the majora and minora. It takes quite a bit of cleaning and i get a build up of white dead skin i guess. Its thick and requires me to scrape it off with my nails to get rid of it. There is no funky smells or other problems but This is everyday. My partner and i when engaging in sex he sometimes get stuck on my skin. I find that at times the skin is stopping me from being lubricated enough for sex. What is the best option for this?
Sarah, if there is no smell then it sounds like the normal female discharge. Take a wash cloth & clean between the lips daily & use a Lube during intercourse for your comfort. You can also see a Gynecologist for information. Good Luck!
I also have this problem (the white stuff which isn't smelly or a problem) I use intimate wipes to clear it (you can get them from your Avon lady they are really good, they also have a sensitive wash too)...I used to use my nails to scrape it away too!
Hi, I had my second baby 4 months ago and my vaginal opening is still very very wide open, I can see right inside and even the cervical opening higher up. Is this normal and would pelvic floor exercises close the outer vaginal opening? How long will it take to rectify?
Hi pam, i definetly would do the pelvis floor exercises. With my first child i tore bad enough to need 54 stiches. I swear i felt like i ciuld park a couple semis in there.......ok not quite that bad. Anyway i started doing the excercises and i definitly notice a big difference. So did my hubby ; ) youll get more muscle tone if you stick to it. Good luck!
Hi pam, i definetly would do the pelvis floor exercises. With my first child i tore bad enough to need 54 stiches. I swear i felt like i ciuld park a couple semis in there.......ok not quite that bad. Anyway i started doing the excercises and i definitly notice a big difference. So did my hubby ; ) youll get more muscle tone if you stick to it. Good luck!
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