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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
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i have read that papaya helps fade age spots and uneven skin tone on your face i wonder if it will work down there also papaya has a lot of health benefits couldn't hurt to try
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have you looked at your inner thighs and butt cheeks lately go get a mirror and look around you may not be very attractive down there either,As a woman we love and respect our mate a little thing like darker skin in areas that others can not see but us is such a little thing to worry about,So sorry for your it sounds like you love only with you eyes,your are missing soooo much. Revalue your life for time is so short for all of us.
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I find this very sexy, My wife is the same Latina with the darkining - I love it and being a guy we talk and most of my friends love it to. Really its a lot more sexy than just an all pink vagina. Seems to be more tasty to me!!!!! Love yourself for who you are!
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http://www.buzzle.com/articles/dark-inner-thighs.html
This link might help you guys :)
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hey even i am 13 years old, thin, fair but not very. my thighs seem just a little bit thick or fat  and get rubbed while walking. blackness is just a bit under arms area, but the skin near the personal area is pretty darken dont  know the reason also like you the darking goes down to the back part of my knees. also the back of neck is dark. maybe the reason is because those areas are kinda tricky to reach, wash and dont get properly cared of. really dont like it. lets try using some lemon, fingers crossed hope something works.
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Hi, just wondering has anyone had any improvements at all.
Everyone is posting about this issue, and there are some on here from years ago as well.
Any one had any results from either natural remedies, medical creams or weight loss that were suggested!!??

Please do let us know!
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