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 skin, a young, doll-like face, plump lips, big eyes, perfect manicure and makeup, and if this is pornography, then with a perfect, clean, tender vagina.
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From all sources it is said that as soon as something sags, wrinkles, darkens and ceases to be golden-burning, creamy white or pale pink, a woman should be young, fresh and elastic. Women are already in circulation and are considered catastrophically non-fluid!
Added to this is shame, because talking about female genitalia is somehow unacceptable. There are jokes about men in public space. And about women — well, right down to jokes about fishy smells and PM. Therefore, a complex arises due to overly large lips, which, as it turns out, many people have, and often girls have nowhere to get help.
In this article, you will learn why labia minora in a woman can be normal and what to do if they interfere with your life.
What are the labia?
These are folds of sebum that surround the vagina and protect it from adverse effects. There are two pairs. More is less, and less is as if there is more “inside”.
What are they for?
First, they protect your genitals, for example physically: the labia above the vagina and the clitoris with a mound of fat that acts as a layer of fat between clothing, furniture or other objects and the pubic bone. If necessary, lower your hands between your legs and squeeze yourself there — how soft do you feel?
If you didn”t have that much body fat, it would be painful for you to sit down and wear underwear or jeans. For example, very thin girls and girls with anorexia suffer from such discomfort because they have too little fatty tissue to protect the genitals.
By the way, if you”re trying to overcomplicate the fact that fat easily accumulates in the waist, buttocks, and lower abdomen (below the navel), don”t worry. All women have some adipose tissue, as it”s a characteristic of female physiology. This is necessary for a woman to safely bear a child, and adipose tissue protects the reproductive organs from damage and hypothermia.
The labia majora serve their function by helping to protect the pubic bone from the outside world. The labia minora also serves to protect the vagina from damage and various internal infections. Incidentally, this requires the presence of a pubic hair. Microorganisms remain within the labia, preventing penetration, and are easily washed away with water.
What can the labia be like and why?
As mentioned above, the media has broadcast an image reminiscent of a sex doll. In fact, in approximately half of women, the labia minora are longer than the labia majora, meaning they protrude slightly (or significantly) and hang down. This isn”t a deviation, but rather, it makes your labia abnormal. It”s completely normal.
They can also be asymmetrical: one labia is longer than the other, which is also normal. Color can vary. In pornography, you”ve probably seen mostly pink. You probably think that only black and white women have dark labia. This isn”t true. It”s entirely possible for Caucasian women to have dark labia. The vagina can look completely different and still be healthy and beautiful.
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It”s amazing how much time people spend worrying about whether their labia are too big or too small. Men worry about whether they”re too big.
Have you ever noticed that the shape and contour of the vagina resembles an iris flower? So, the diaphragm can be different. From white to black and beyond, completely different colors. And the vagina too! If this bothers you, perhaps studying materials from a feminist project or reading books about female physiology might help. The most popular option is Viva La Vagina!
Why might the labia minora be longer than the labia majora?
- Firstly, it could be pure chance, genetics, or heredity.
- Secondly, the labia minora can change during puberty. A girl may be born with non-protruding labia minora, but later, as her body changes under the influence of estrogen production, they will grow and become longer.
- Often the reason for enlargement of the labia minora is childbirth.
- Or aging, as your skin becomes less elastic and therefore your whole body becomes a little more sluggish.
Is this a problem?
No. This is not a disease. This means that it is not a disease, it does not affect your sex life (except for the psychological aspect), it is just a feature of your body.
Ruffled labia minora
However. Yes, like other things, this feature can be a problem. For example:
- The small lips are usually more sensitive than the large lips, so if you have them protruding or enlarged, you may experience hygiene problems because touching them to wash them is too painful, especially during menstruation. Chronic pollution can lead to infection.
- Irritation when the labia minora rub against underwear.
- Pain during physical activity, especially if it involves pressure on the perineum, such as cycling or horseback riding.
- Pain during sexual intercourse.
However, these are all very rare phenomena, and most often the labia minora simply protrude a little and do not cause any problems other than concern for other women (one might think) or an uncomfortable aesthetic appearance of the vagina.
Can anything be done about this?
Yes. There is a labia reduction surgery called labiaplasty. In most cases, this is done not only for aesthetic reasons, but also in order to avoid more serious consequences from constant irritation of the genitals due to friction, and is not prescribed by a doctor.
If your small lips are bothering you, you can have this surgery. However, firstly, this is a major surgical intervention on the body, the operation is performed under general anesthesia, the operation concerns your sexual and reproductive fantasies, what happens if something goes wrong? For example, what if it leads to an infection?
Second, keep in mind that this surgery may affect your sex life and ability to experience erotic pleasure in more than just the short term (you may experience gu pain, bruising, and pain after surgery). Also, in the long run. The fact is that labiaplasty leaves scars. This means that the number of nerve endings decreases, and therefore pleasure.
Therefore, think three times before deciding on such an operation. The following steps may be enough to reduce the discomfort of oversized lips.
- Use mild soap without dyes or fragrances when washing your genitals;
- The same goes for tampons and pads;
- Do not wear too tight underwear, give preference to cotton — it allows the skin to breathe;
- Don”t wear tight pants or leggings;
- Wear loose pants, shorts, skirts and dresses;
- Monitor the position of your labia during physical activity, position yourself in advance so that nothing rubs on you;
- Ask your gynecologist to recommend an anti-irritation ointment for topical use.
These steps may be enough to make your life easier. Good luck!
