Question 1

what can the following symptoms be from: excessive itch & bumpy rash on the labia majora & the skin on labia minora has a lite white substance on it.

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: The symptoms you describe are classic for yeast infection. That often happens after taking antibiotics or from eating a high sugar diet. It is easy to get antifungal creams or pills but you could also lower the carbs in your diet and try a probiotic supplement.

Question 2

1 lesion on each side of inner labia minora after every time i have sex. always in the same spot. not bumpy or blister-like, more like a cut. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Examination: Without seeing the area we can not be certain. Herpes and yeast should be ruled out first. Underlying skin disorders like lichen sclerosis are possible. Frictional injuries from intercourse are another. Vaginal lubricant should help if this is the issue. Show the area in question to your obgyn for a more definitive evaluation

Question 3

what is labia minora?

Accepted Answer

Inner labia: The labia minora are a pair of thin cutaneous folds that form a part of the vulva (external genitalia). They function to protect the clitoris and urinary and vaginal openings.

Question 4

how can i make my labia minora grow?

Accepted Answer

They do it in Uganda: You may want to read about the practice of labia stretching and elongation as practiced in many African nations such as Uganda and Rwanda. See this medical reference:
http://www.iscgmedia.com/uploads/6/0/9/7/6097060/perez_gm.pdf

Question 5

is it normal for my labia minora to show?

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Yes: Yes it is not abnormal for labia minora to show. Although, if they are swollen or red then you might want to see if you have an infection or not like yeast etc.

Question 6

what are the purposes of the labia minora?

Accepted Answer

Sexual satisfaction: The labia are filled with nerves and receptors that respond to pressure and vibration.  Enjoy!j.

Question 7

is there a way to make my labia minora grow?

Accepted Answer

: No, Mother Nature has provided you with the size and shape of your labia minora. Using OTC creams and salves are at best "misleading" at worse scams. It is not nice to fool with Mother Nature.

Question 8

i am feeling pains in my labia minora what is the cause because?

Accepted Answer

Huge gamut of possib: A lot of different possibilities for this - ranging from irritated vulva or vulvar cellulitis (infection), trauma, musculoskeletal pain, etc. Has to be examined in person to start narrowing down that list of possible things

Question 9

describe as what feels like a splinter underneath my labia minora?

Accepted Answer

: A small ulcer or early inflammation could cause the same feeling. Use a warm sitz bath with baking soda 10-15 minutes for a couple times in the next 24 hours. If symptom persists or new symptom occurs, you should be examined. Good luck.

Question 10

is it fairly common for one labia minora to be bigger than the other?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The labia minora are often asymmetric (one being larger or longer than the other).  This is completely normal.  There is much variability in the appearance of labia minora from woman to woman.  Some are very small, others very large.

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What can the following symptoms be from: excessive itch & bumpy rash on the labia majora & the skin on labia minora has a lite white substance on it.

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1 lesion on each side of inner labia minora after every time i have sex. always in the same spot. not bumpy or blister-like, more like a cut. what is this?

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What is labia minora?

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How can i make my labia minora grow?

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Is it normal for my labia minora to show?

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What are the purposes of the labia minora?

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Is there a way to make my labia minora grow?

A member asked:

I am feeling pains in my labia minora what is the cause because?

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Describe as what feels like a splinter underneath my labia minora?

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Is it fairly common for one labia minora to be bigger than the other?

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