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Am I Normal: Vagina

Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is normal when it comes to vaginas, looking at everything from discharge and childbirth, to the normal variations in vulval appearance. The video also includes discussions with teenagers from around the country and the cast of Hollyoaks.

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University of Birmingham Hockey Club
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Hello, i had a baby nearly 15weeks ago, i did not need any stitches as i had not tears or anything, but i recently foubnd about 4-5 weeks ago that i have a bit that dangles down from my vagina (the back of my vagina towards my bum-hole) could you please give me some information as im really worried on what this could be?

hi,im 16 and am a virgin,, im not to sure were to comment so ill just do it here,, i am terrified that if i have sex with a guy itll hurt like hell as im not sure wat the average size vagina a women should have,, i dont want to be laughed at for being to "" tight" please help :'(

hi and i have noticed that my vagina in bleeding very often

Hi, i dont know where to comment on my problem, so i thought here is the closest.
I am 16 and when me and my boyfriend are haveing sexual intercourse it starts off very painful for me. its not just the one time which is the problem it is every time! It fustrates me very much. I'm too shy to go to my doctor about it, Do you know what the problem could be and how i can stop it?? I would be very grateful. x

Is it normal to have little bumps on the top of your vulva?

Hi, for the past year ive been getting a lump next to the opening of my vagina every few months. It starts small but contiues to grow until it bursts and a brown liqid comes out. Its excrutiatingly painful and it gets to the point where I cant even stand up. Please help me!

Hi,

I have recently noticed that my vaginal discharge has become a bit lumpy, it is still the normal whitish colour it has always been, however this has occured before but it has gone away after a few days. This was several years ago. There is nothing abnormal on or around my vulva however it occasionally feels very sore to touch. I think it may just be thrush but it isn't particularly sore looking.
I did take the morning after pill over 4 weeks ago, however since then i have found out that we did use protection and i have had my period at the normal expected time since then.
I don't know if any of this is related but i thought i would ask as i don't really know what to make of it. I could just be being paranoid.

Thank you.

Hi I have been getting this weird white stuff in my underwear,and i noticed i have got a lump on my vagina i dont know what to do please help

I have a rash when i shave ichey sumtimes any advice

i have this discharge in my underware and it kinda smells and sumtimes sticky + stringey and i dont really want to see a doctor because i will find it to embarresing pleaseeee give me some advice




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