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I am an 18 yr old african american. no stds, but the labia minora of my vagina is black, not pink. is this normal?

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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

Labia: Your labia have melanin producing cells just like you skin. Women of color are much more likely to have darker labia, but this can also occur in lighter skin women as well.

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Answered 6/27/2015

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A member asked:

I am an 18 yr old african american. no stds, but the labia minora of my vagina is black, not pink. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

Dr Lin agreed

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