Labia majora — how this feature can affect your life
It”s amazing how much time people spend worrying about whether they are too big or too small. Men worry about whether they are too thin or too short and whether their penis is big enough. Women — do they have a thin enough waist, do they have big breasts, damn it, and even because of the size of their legs, poor girls can worry and consider themselves unfeminine!
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Yes, this sad trend extends to the genitals. So today we”re going to learn a little more about the structure of the body, what the labia are, why some labia are larger than others, and what to do about it. And is it worth doing something about it?
Which labia are considered “too big”?
Thus, in general, women have two pairs of labia: the labia majora and labia minora. The small one is located inside the large one, which is quite logical, and surrounds the entrance to the vagina.
The large one is located outside and usually protects the entire internal reproductive system from the harsh outside world. In fact, it is a skin valve, a shield of soft fatty tissue that protects the perineum.
Why is this necessary: firstly, the pubis is mostly bony. Without the labia majora and the soft fatty tissue over the vagina and clitoris, the pubic bone will rub against clothing, making sitting and even walking painful. This is experienced, for example, by girls suffering from anorexia or simply very thin. Since the body is exhausted and there is not enough fat tissue, the bones rub against clothing through the skin, causing discomfort.
The second reason is protection against infections and bacteria. By the way, for the same reason, nature came up with the idea of covering the female vagina with hair.
In terms of size, according to a 2005 study (published in the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology), the size of the labia majora in women ranges from 7 to 12 cm (because they are flaccid and bleed when aroused). (They sink into the groin and, like the male penis, the clitoris and labia swell and enlarge). Small — 2-10 cm.
As you can see, variations in the length of the labia majora can be very large, and all these variations with very small labia are completely normal. By the way, about half of women have small lips that are longer than large lips, i. e. they protrude slightly or quite strongly, which is also normal. If one lip is larger or darker than the other, this is also completely normal.
Visual erotic content represents the only opportunity for humanity. Thanks to the neat, almost invisible, completely hairless pink fold, nothing sticks out, and everything looks doll-like and clean. In fact, this is not true.
Read also: Large labia minora — how does it affect your sex life?
Social networks, media and pornography broadcast the same images of beautiful women”s bodies. Not an ounce of excess fat, but perfectly smooth, youthful skin.
Just as a woman”s body may look different from the magazine covers and Instagram models sporting perky C-cup breasts and perfect abs, her genitals may look completely different.
Unfortunately, women experience a complex about the appearance of their genitals, because the media and social networks are in no hurry to promote this diversity (the main purpose of a woman is to be healthy, give sexual pleasure and conceive a child, and not to look aesthetically pleasing). not to look pretty). (cheerful and attractive).
In addition, since there is an entire field of plastic surgery dedicated to reducing, enlarging, or improving the aesthetic appearance of the female reproductive organs, it is to their advantage that women feel insecure about their bodies.
Why can the labia be too large?
Darkening of the genitals. is this scary? what to do
- If your labia majora are constantly under some kind of pressure (not emotional). For example, you often engage in cycling or horse riding, or wear tight clothing that rubs against your crotch. It is logical that the labia may become slightly swollen and enlarged from irritation.
- The size of the labia may increase after childbirth.
- Or due to age, since the labia consist of the same tissues as your entire body, that is, with age they can become less elastic, more flaccid, and because of this, increase slightly in size.
Should you see a doctor?
With a very high probability — no. A woman named Barbara Levy, MD, vice president for health policy at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, said that in her more than 30 years of medical practice, she has met only a few women who have actually benefited from labia reduction surgery. Need: the labia rub against clothing so much that they interfere with sitting and cause pain. This caused them constant irritation and increased the risk of infection.
In all other cases, it is simply a matter of aesthetics and personal preference. This is because the size of your labia doesn”t affect your sex life at all — only your self-esteem, and men with this size somehow realize that maybe this isn”t the case.
Of course, you can do whatever you want with your body. No one has the right to judge your choice. If plastic surgery is an option, you may have labia reduction surgery (also known as labiaplasty — see below). (If you are interested in more detailed information, you can google it).
However, remember that any intervention in the body, especially in such a thin and delicate structure as the genitals, is associated with significant risks. In addition, reduction of the labia means damage to the mechanism for obtaining sexual pleasure. Even the most delicate surgery leaves scars.
In addition to aesthetic problems, these scars reduce the number of nerve endings in the perineum. This means that sensitivity is reduced and orgasm is more difficult to achieve. Think about whether it”s worth the hassle and risk.
If the size of your labia is a real concern (if they rub, stick to clothes, or irritate you), you may need to wear more comfortable clothes and be more mindful of your perineum.
