Am I normal? How To Love Your Pink Bits
Every woman has wondered at some point in their life, “Am I normal? Is this what other women look like? Should it smell that way?” That’s right; I am talking about your vagina.
So many women, including myself, have been confused or self conscious about their genitals at one point or another, I find the first step to ‘twat acceptance’ is to truly know your pink bits. When I was thirteen a sex ed teacher told us to go home, and put a mirror between our knees to have a good look. It was some of the best advice I’ve had. I had always been so shy about it that it didn’t occur to me to explore it. It was such a freeing experience to explore all the folds of skin, the lumps and bumps and folds. So many bits of femininity to explore, like an exotic flower. I haven’t been scared of it since.
The main difference between different peoples vaginas is the ‘innies and outies’, An ‘innie’ vagina has a large outer labia that encases the delicate skin of the inner labia. An ‘outie’ vagina has a very small outer labia, so that the inner labia and the clitoris is exposed, and much easier to access. It is a common stereo type that the innie vagina is neater, but neither style of genitals has any defects, it is simply a difference that doesn’t change sex, masturbation or menstruation.
Many women worry that after birth their vaginas will become looser, or stretched as a result of giving birth. Though the initial weeks after birth the vagina will be more sensitive and looser as the skin retracts to its natural shape, it is very, very rare for the vagina to remain misshapen. If you feel that there are problems with your genitals after giving birth, talking to your doctor would be the best option. They can help you look at options for getting back your natural shape. In extreme cases this can include genital plastic surgery.
What about genital piercings? Though some genital piercings, such as labia lacings, are designed as a bdsm tool, most female genital piercings are meant to enhance sexual stimulation. Though many people think that genital piercing is incredibly painful the reality is “brief and relatively or virtually painless.1” With the exception of the rare clitoral piercing. The more common piercing being the clitoral hood.
If you are interested in getting a genital piercing then have a look around, drop into a few different piercing places and have a chat to the piercers. Make sure you see their qualifications, and have a good chat to them before making any decisions.
Different vaginas suit different piercings, so be careful you choose one that will suit your shape. Not everyone can have the same piercings. The most important thing is if you are interested, make sure you do it right, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Your vagina is as unique as a fingerprint, and you should understand how it works and how you can use it. Know all the ins and outs, and know your limits. Every woman should know her body, even the pink hidden bits. So go home ladies, and put a mirror between your knees.
Aimee Cameron,
1 http://www.ringsofdesire.com/femalegenital.html
