Is it normal for the labia minora to be different sizes?

Generally speaking, after entering puberty, women begin to develop secondary sexual characteristics and are more concerned about changes in their bodies, especially changes in their genitals. These are normal physical and mental manifestations. Women's labia are basically symmetrical, but for many women, the two sides are different, which is still worrying. So, is it normal for the labia minora to be of different sizes? Let’s take a closer look below.

First, let's understand what the labia are. The labia are an important part of the female external genitalia. They are divided into labia majora and labia minora. They are located on both sides of the vulva and may also grow hair. The labia majora may cover the entire vulva. The outer side of the labia majora may be closer in color to the rest of the body, while the inner side may be darker or lighter. But in fact there are many different variations.

In some women, the labia minora may be larger and protrude further than the labia majora. This is all very normal. The labia majora and minora are named according to their location, shape, and specific size, but they vary from person to person.

The labia is part of the female external reproductive organs, which includes the labia majora and labia minora, like two "gates" to protect the vaginal opening and urethral opening from infection.

During a girl's childhood, the two labia are tightly closed with a slight gap in the middle. After puberty begins, pubic hair begins to grow on the outside of the labia majora, while the inside becomes smooth and moist. After entering puberty, small raised spots will grow on the inner side of the labia, which are oil glands. These glands secrete oil to keep the area lubricated.

Every woman's labia is not exactly the same. For most women, the labia majora are larger than the labia minora, but there are exceptions. For some women, the labia minora are larger than the labia majora, or the two labia are of different sizes. This is all normal and will not affect sexual life and reproductive function. Some people may experience discomfort in their genitals due to pulling due to protruding labia minora, so they should try to wear loose underwear.

The labia majora cover the labia minora, vaginal opening and urethral opening. When there is sexual desire, the labia majora open, the covered part is exposed, and even the vaginal opening is exposed. Regardless of whether they are nulliparous or multiparous, after they enter the sexual excitement period, their labia minora will become engorged and swollen, and their diameter will expand significantly, increasing to 2-3 times during the plateau phase. As its diameter increases, it protrudes from the protective labia majora barrier, which will extend the effective length of the vaginal canal during sexual intercourse by at least 1 cm and help open the vaginal opening. Once the diameter increases, the labia minora are prepared for their most unique female sexual physiological response: color change.

During the plateau phase, the labia minora of almost all women will show a bright color reaction. In nulliparous women, the red color changes from pink to bright red and spreads around the external opening of the vagina, including the clitoral hood. The color of the breast changes from bright red to dark purple in multiparous women. During the resolution phase, the color of the labia minora quickly (within 10-15 seconds) fades from dark or bright red to light pink. The second phase of color loss (full return to the unstimulated color) is also rapid, but far less erratic.

The above is an introduction to whether it is normal for the labia minora to be of different sizes. I hope it will be helpful for women to understand. It is normal if the labia are of different sizes when the development begins. If this problem still exists after development, women should pay attention to it. It is best to go to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment to prevent greater harm.