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[deathchicken.livejournal.com]

okay, i have two off-topic questions.

1. my nipples and the area around them are dry, itchy, cracked, and peeling. no, i'm not breastfeeding, and no, i have not been wearing any scratchy materials or rubbing them a lot. it seems to be random. what can i do to prevent this in the future, and make sure i don't get mastitis or something?

2. how big are inner labia supposed to be? mine are huge. they droop down almost an inch past the outer labia. they get tangled in my clothing. they rub an awful lot, and then the skin gets rough and dry. it's annoying.

thankyou.

Comments

[tyrsalvia.livejournal.com]

Regarding both things, if you're really concerned, see a doctor.

That said, for the nipples, I know there are creams meant for nursing mothers to take care of such issues. Hopefully someone else in this community will be able to tell you what you're looking for.

As far as your inner labia... there's no real "supposed to be" size for any of it. Besides, even if there was, what would you do about it? If you could decide for them to be a lot smaller, it sounds like you would. I don't think there's anything wrong with you. Just, be careful with them.

[sophy.livejournal.com]

I generally have that happen to my nipples in the winter and have found that switching to a moisturizing soap and applying lotion on particularly dry days helps.

But, yea, if you think it might be something unrelated to the drier weather, you might wanna check with a doctor/nurse.

[inanna.livejournal.com]

*hug*

i had the same confusion about my labia minora (i thought they should be smaller, right???). You are totally normal. For you. :D

Make sure you keep yourself dry and clean (that helps with the chafing). Make sure your undies fit well - i have found that cotton panties (or liners at least) feel best for me long-term, but that is my humble opinion. :D

As for your nipples, be gentle with them. Try avoiding soap on your breasts/nipples (they'll get plenty clean with just water). A mild cream may help, too. If they don't get better, you should check with your doctor.

blessings!

[ex-neolithi.livejournal.com]

There is a great book called "The Cunt Coloring Book" by...Tee Corraine, I think. It has also been sold under the name "Moonflowers". It's just basically drawings of different happy little (and not so little) vulvas. It makes you realize that everyone is just different. There is no supposed to.

Yay!

[whatevah.livejournal.com]

My jaw dropped when I read about that, so I had to look it up online: Cunt Coloring Book (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0867193719/104-4090955-1424709). Funny, I've always been a little curious how mine was different from other women's, so I'm glad you posted this. I may just get this to satisfy my curiousity. Thanks!