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Why does my girlfriend labia swell after sex only on the outside? could it be friction or something else?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It's part of the: Effect of sexual stimulation, increase of blood flow to her genitalia. Have fun!

Answered 5/23/2013

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