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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
Llanelli Youth Theatre
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i'm not bothered about the size of my labia… it's how bulk my vagina is. it's like the bone is huge and it feels like when i stand to the side my vagina sticks out. i hate it :(

I am only 14 and Im worried about the size of my labia it sags down a bit and it really upsets me i dont want to tell my mum because it way to embarassing and im worried if there is something wrong with me. Am i normal?

Hiaa im onli 13 but i get reali bad discharge in my pants I am worried because its gettin worse but i wash every morning and sometimes it smells
Please help
Thanks
xxx

I have a small mole on my vagina, i've had it since birth but i was wondering if it could lead to any problems?

A xx

hiya im 13 f leeds
n i have libya problems
they are long but one of the sides are longer than the other i was wondering if anyone has a solution or if you can have creams for it just so it looks even abit.
When i eventually have sex i am worried that they will judge me :(.
I havn't told anyone about this do you think i should tell my mum or my best mate :S Many thanks xxxx

hi i am concerned about my floppy left inner lip!
ever since i had sex its always there popping out to say hello and its making me really uncomfortable.
im nervous about having sexual intercourse as its really unattractive HELP!
thanx x

Hi, my labia hangs down a lot from my vagina i thought that i was the only person like this but this web page has helped me a lot, but i get really embaressed because my vagina smells a bit even though i wash myself every morning. do u think that i should c my doctor???

xx

please please help me immm so contious about the size of my labia i hate it thier soo big and i wont have sex because of it i dont no what to do please help me

I Have really big skin on my vagina , hanging down from my Vigina
im happy with my body eccept from my vagina :/
i really dont lke it,
Thanks
xx

i have recenty seen distarge in my pants help me please




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