Question 1

what does darker colored labias mean?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: It is not uncommon for inner labia to be darker than outer labia. The skin is thinner for inner labia and one is likely to see more underlying vascular or blood rich tissue. See your doctor if this new or you are not sure.

Question 2

does having a dark labia minora means lots of sex?

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No: The color of the labia is not indicative of sexual activity.

Question 3

if labia minora is dark purple in color, what does it mean?

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Means thats the colo: It means that is the color of your labia minora and there is nothing wrong with you.

Question 4

i'm having dark brown stringy discharge with itching in my labia. i missed my period last month though i had periods the last three months since october and have not had sex in three months. what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Irregular ovulation : , possibly polycystic ovarian syndrome,  causing a build up in the uterine lining, with the discharge you see as a result. See your doctor for treatment.

Question 5

is it normal to have a dark labia?? :(

Accepted Answer

Dark?: The genitalia are normally darker than the skin on the rest of the body, unless one has a dark tan on other parts of the body. It would look unnatural and strange if one's genitalia were the exact same color as, or lighter than, the rest of the body.

Question 6

what does it mean when your labia sticks together but are not stuck ?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Skin, when pushed together can stick. It is normal.

Question 7

what does a purple labia mean?

Accepted Answer

Congestion/flow: labia are rich in nerve endings and blood vessels- assuming this is not some type of varicose vein- the purple color is from hormonal influence or sexual engorgement ( similar to the color changes in an erect penis)

Question 8

what could swelling of the labia mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends in cause : Is the swelling due to hormones, hernia, varicocoele, infection, trauma, tumor, simple hyperplasia...? As you can see there are many potential causes, treatment will depend on the cause.

Question 9

what does it mean if my labia is turning purple?

Accepted Answer

Veins: The veins under our skin carry de-oxygenated blood and under skin can look blue or purple.  We do have veins in our labia so this could be what you are seeing.  Sometimes purple color means that there's a blockage or constriction of some kind, but i don't think that's the case with your labia.  If you're worried, see your doctor for an exam.  Best of luck!

Question 10

does it mean anything if your labia is kind of purple?

Accepted Answer

BLOOD POOLING: When blood stays too long in one place oxygen level goes down, color changes from bright pink to blue purple.

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