Embarassing Question...feel ashamed
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Embarassing Question...feel ashamed
| Tue, 01-18-2005 - 9:25pm |
Okay....this is sooooo embarassing to ask...but I've noticed that the skin around my genitals ...vagina and bottom the skin is really dark....what is this? Is it normal? How to I imporve it? The thing is I have always been uncomfortable with my body and sex, and I don't ask questions, but I'm going to be 30 and I want to grow up and feel like a women...feel sexy...but this is bothering me...HELP!!!!

Hi styls2905, welcome!
Hon, our vulvas come in all shapes, sizes and colors. For a good article on the color, texture, size and shape of a woman’s external genitals see: http://www.the-clitoris.com/f_html/c_size.htm My guess is you genitals are probably quite normal. I think your concern is a rather common one as we ordinarily haven't had much opportunity or interest in comparing ourselves to other adult women and the pictures in medical texts or men's magazines don't show the diversity of the female genitals.
We are all different. I think once you understand there is no one way your genitals are supposed to look you will feel much better about yourself. But, if you are really freaked about how your genitals look you might want to ask your doctor for help with your concern. S/he can probably help allay your fears or be able to suggest someone who can. Let us know how you're doing, ok?
Good luck,
Jill