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Darker skin in pubic, genital, rectum areas and between legs.
The area between the vagina and the anus, the pubic area and the upper part of my inner thighs are significantly darker than the rest of my skin (is very embarrassing). I am a white Latin woman and I do not use oral contraceptives. I shave the vaginal and rectum area about 2 to 3 times a months. Could the shaving be the cause of the darkening? If so which is the best alternative to shaving? I do not seem to have any kind of irritation. I started to use hydroquinone 2% about a month ago, but I don
I am 41 and have this problem. I once weighed 312 and lost 125lbs. It was there before and it's still there now. I am Halle Berry's color but Gabriel Union's color on my inner thighs, vagina, and rectal area. It can be very embarrassing but from what I'm hearing it's very common. The men that count really don't care and I've seen really light guys, even white with a very dark penis so it is definitely not only a female issue. I am going to try the lemon juice and potato method mentioned but otherwise, I'm gonna love my body as is until I can afford plastic surgery.
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thunderbolt816"
I want to let you know that I have the same problem as well. I am black but light skinned. Between my legs are so so dark. The rest of me is light skinned but between my thighs is just unbelievable. Also, I have extreme darkness behind my neck and under my armpits.
But I don't hate God. In fact, maybe having hate is what is preventing you from finding a proper cure. I know how embarassing the problem can be. I have the same problem and I am black as well. But look at those people around the world who are hungry, don't have any food or security. Look at those people who go through terrible accidents and become paralyzed for the rest of their lives.
We should be happy and thankful for that which God gave us. If we are not grateful for what we have, why would we expect to get more?
I have the same problem you all experience. I have decided to use lemon and termoric powder. Hopefully this will help. If it does, I will be sure to let you all know. Until then, I have decided to be happy and grateful for everything I have :)
thunderbolt816"
I want to let you know that I have the same problem as well. I am black but light skinned. Between my legs are so so dark. The rest of me is light skinned but between my thighs is just unbelievable. Also, I have extreme darkness behind my neck and under my armpits.
But I don't hate God. In fact, maybe having hate is what is preventing you from finding a proper cure. I know how embarassing the problem can be. I have the same problem and I am black as well. But look at those people around the world who are hungry, don't have any food or security. Look at those people who go through terrible accidents and become paralyzed for the rest of their lives.
We should be happy and thankful for that which God gave us. If we are not grateful for what we have, why would we expect to get more?
I have the same problem you all experience. I have decided to use lemon and termoric powder. Hopefully this will help. If it does, I will be sure to let you all know. Until then, I have decided to be happy and grateful for everything I have :)
Weight is a huge factor. I have read.. Because I also have problems with same as well as my armpits. They have some decent home remedies I am looking into. But, will those same remedies work on other areas as well, is my question?
I am in my thirties now and i cannot remember a time in my life when my tigh were not dark. It affect me emotional i cannot explain how much. I have never worn a bathing suit or even a very short shorts because of this problem.
I have decided not to have any children and have even lost interest in pursuing a relationship simple because I am so ashame of this.
I am extremely angry with God because I think this problem plaque every black women whose legs rub against each other. No matter how fat a white person is they rarely or don't even have this problem.
This is a black woman curse.
It even hurts more when you listen to people making fun of persons who have that problem without thinking that they did not do that to themselves and that their comment must cut like a two edged sword.
I have decided not to have any children and have even lost interest in pursuing a relationship simple because I am so ashame of this.
I am extremely angry with God because I think this problem plaque every black women whose legs rub against each other. No matter how fat a white person is they rarely or don't even have this problem.
This is a black woman curse.
It even hurts more when you listen to people making fun of persons who have that problem without thinking that they did not do that to themselves and that their comment must cut like a two edged sword.
Hi Cathy!
I have had the same problem for a long time but i can tell you that men do not care about it as long as you personality is bigger than you skin ''problem''. They do notice it but they don't mind as long as they are sure of you being a girl that does take care of herself. that is very important for them.
Appart from that you could feel uncomfortable about going to the beach and wearing a bathing suit or going on vacation with a new lover but as long as you disscus the issue with him(after you made sure he's into you) everything will be alright. You will realise that he hardly cares, that all he really wants is for you to get over it and join him in having a good time.
I have had the same problem for a long time but i can tell you that men do not care about it as long as you personality is bigger than you skin ''problem''. They do notice it but they don't mind as long as they are sure of you being a girl that does take care of herself. that is very important for them.
Appart from that you could feel uncomfortable about going to the beach and wearing a bathing suit or going on vacation with a new lover but as long as you disscus the issue with him(after you made sure he's into you) everything will be alright. You will realise that he hardly cares, that all he really wants is for you to get over it and join him in having a good time.
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