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Vulva, outer labia?
I'm very concerned about STDs. I've been going through the process of dealing with the fact that I have genital warts and coming to terms with it. But, what I'm most scared of is herpes. And I'm concerned that since I have HPV, I likely also got herpes.
I realize this isn't an STD forum and I'll get on with my question. I have very pale skin and I don't know that I've ever look closely enough before, but my outer labia, vulva, the area where my skin separates to become my vagina is a bit red. It is red on both sides, I haven't had sex in months, and it seems to be fairly constant, but may be worse in the heat. I'm just wondering if this is normal? I've been told the vagina should be pink, but just the areas on either side of my vagina near the top are a little darker. Can someone tell me if this is normal?
I realize this isn't an STD forum and I'll get on with my question. I have very pale skin and I don't know that I've ever look closely enough before, but my outer labia, vulva, the area where my skin separates to become my vagina is a bit red. It is red on both sides, I haven't had sex in months, and it seems to be fairly constant, but may be worse in the heat. I'm just wondering if this is normal? I've been told the vagina should be pink, but just the areas on either side of my vagina near the top are a little darker. Can someone tell me if this is normal?
Thank you! I think it could be that I've just been inspecting myself very closely because I'm extremely paranoid about herpes. Maybe the fact that I've been pulling and stretching the skin to look at it might be contributing to the redness. It seems to have subsided for the most part. Thanks so much. Hopefully no herpes pops up.
Hi,
I'll try :) Everybody is different so what's "normal" may not be normal to another, ya know? Who was it that declared to you that "the vagina should be pink?" Most areas of the vagina are pink and/or various shades of pink and/or red, so different areas are gonna be different shades in my opinion.
Now I'd be concerned if it itched or seemed inflamed. Does it seemed to be inflamed, or is it just a different shade of pink/red? It could even be an irritation caused by a new soap or new underwear, etc. and the heat makes it worse.
Just some suggestions, hopefully this helps. Good luck to you!
I'll try :) Everybody is different so what's "normal" may not be normal to another, ya know? Who was it that declared to you that "the vagina should be pink?" Most areas of the vagina are pink and/or various shades of pink and/or red, so different areas are gonna be different shades in my opinion.
Now I'd be concerned if it itched or seemed inflamed. Does it seemed to be inflamed, or is it just a different shade of pink/red? It could even be an irritation caused by a new soap or new underwear, etc. and the heat makes it worse.
Just some suggestions, hopefully this helps. Good luck to you!
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