Skip navigation! Story from Sex. Almost half of all women are concerned about the appearance of theirs, according to a survey by Refinery29 UK, and of those, about a third were specifically worried about the color. Both labiaplasty cosmetic surgery to shorten the labia and labia lightening procedures involving laser treatments or bleaching creams are on the rise. However, experts say these treatments are unnecessary and, in fact, can be dangerous. This natural flora helps to protect the vagina and disrupting it could lead to irritation, inflammation, and infections, such as bacterial vaginosis or thrush. Women should know that every one is unique, and that variation in appearance is normal in the vast majority of cases. Research confirms this. Sexual function does not appear to be associated with genital dimensions.

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You and your vag have been through a lot together: Your first tampon, your first relationship, your first orgasm. But how much do you actually know about her? Well, it's time to get reacquainted with your homegirl's fun quirks. Let's do this! Not every woman is born with a hymen. That thin membrane partially covering the entrance to the vagina isn't guaranteed, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. And even if you were born with one, playing sports as a kid, using tampons, or random medical procedures can "break" it. So not having a hymen doesn't really mean you've never had sex before. Labia come in all shapes and sizes.
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A post from a popular beauty blog is under fire for its recommendation of "DIY hacks" to lighten the vagina. The post was initially published April 7 on Huda Beauty, the website of beauty blogger and makeup artist Huda Kattan , who currently boasts more than 25 million Instagram followers. The post made headlines this past week when it was reported on by UK publication The Independent. Doris Day.
You can change your city from here. We serve personalized stories based on the selected city. Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive. Let's work together to keep the conversation civil. Grooming is an essential part of most of our beauty regimes. Of all the parts of our body, looking after our private areas always falls at the bottom of our priority list. Vaginal skin is sensitive and prone to rashes, allergy and dark spots. Dark skin in our intimate area is something most of us struggle with at some point of time in our lives. The skin whitening creams available in the market make it more dark and cause allergic reactions.