so much labia regret

Tuff

October 27, 2010

I guess I ended up here because I was at another page where ladies were fretting about their protruding labia minora, and this page was recommended to reassure these poor souls that they're normal, healthy, and beautiful.

I have a little anecdote to share because I think it illustrates things that are related to labia, but also sexuality/sexual identity (and perhaps memory).

I apologise if the anecdote seems a little graphic or bizarre to some readers but I find that the story sounds like some sort of 'letter to Penthouse' if I excise the parts that make the participants seem more ambiguous/complex. I guess I don't mind if I titillate you but don't mistake it for my primary intention.

Anyway, this story goes back eleven years or so to when I'm about 19. I was with my first girlfriend at the time, and we were in love etc. I'd never had a highschool girlfriend because I never really connected with any of the girls at my school, but after I'd left, when I was 18, I met this girl and we quickly fell in love. As you'd expect, I met her friends (as she might mine), and generally got along well with them.

One friend and I got on particularly well and I guess one reason why this was so was because we were both inclined to talk a lot about different sexual practices, paraphilias and various things about sex. She was quite interested in anal sex. As it turned out, I had an interest in anal sex as well. I had (and still have) a collection of dildos, plugs, vibrators etc that I like to use on myself. I've had anal sex with some of my girlfriends, but with most, I have not, so I'm certainly not pushy that other people should enjoy it just because I do. Furthermore, it's something that I do exclusively alone; it's sort of compartmentalised from the sexual activities I engage in with other people. I don't feel like it needs to be this way but whenever I'm in a relationship, I never feel like bringing that into it (although I'm open about what I get up to). But the fact that this girl seemed to find it to be her primary means of satisfaction certainly gave us something to talk about.

I'd made a VHS video where I was inserting two dildos at once and my girlfriend's friend wanted to see it. I'm sorry if the following sounds strange but I think it's more appropriately attributed to naivety than malice or disrespect for my partner... So, I invited this girl around to watch the tape. We hung out for a bit and got stoned and then started to watch the tape. After watching it for a while, she asks me, "Do you mind if I masturbate?" Although this may seem strange, I didn't really take that as an explicitly sexual question. Rather, it was more like the sort of situation where you masturbate with friends before or around early teen years.

So, I was like, "yeah, that's cool" and she started to masturbate. I guess I kept watching the video of me masturbating but at the same time I start to watch her out the corner of my eye. I ask her, blithely, "Want me to give you a hand?" And she says something to express that she does. It's at that point that I get a good look at what she's fondling. Not only does she have an endearing patch of strawberry pubic hair but I notice how pink, wet and fleshy her vulva is. It's amazing. As soon as I see it, I fight to resist the urge to get down on my knees and make out with her vulva. However, on the one hand, I can resist because I had no intention of cheating on my girlfriend, who I was still very much in love with and attracted to. I honestly perceived masturbating this girl as just helping a friend get off. So I start to rub her clit and I notice her wonderfully wet she is. After a while she ended up getting me to stick two fingers into her anus when she rubbed her clit to get off. After that, we just sort of went back to watching something else. She told me afterwards that she really wanted anal sex from me. However, I really don't think I could have done that. It just would have felt too much like cheating. To be honest, I don't even know if I had an erection when I was masturbating her but I do know that my mind was on fire.

A few days later she told my girlfriend what had happened. It caused a slight rift between my girlfriend and I; but seemed more detrimental to their friendship. My girlfriend did seem to appreciate that it seemed to be more sexual curiosity than infidelity. It's the only time I've "cheated" on someone in any sense. My girlfriend and I ended up splitting a year or so later under unrelated circumstances.

After we split, I wanted to see what her friend was up to, really hungry to get another look, and maybe this time a taste of her. But, I didn't want to look her up because I'd (ironically?) feel bad about hooking up with someone who was a friend of my ex.

Then the years sort of rushed by and you're afraid to give them a poke (via social networks) because you'd feel too carnal knowing that the reason why you want to re-acquaint yourself with someone is because you want another look at the most spectacular vulva you've ever seen.

This was an interesting incident in my life because it seemed to produce a dual fetish for red heads and protruding labia minora. By fetish I just mean I like them. None of my girlfriends have possessed either of those qualities and we've got along fine, so it's not like it's a prerequisite for arousal. But I do have that certain appreciation. I'm sure there are, and there's plenty of testimonials on this site that confirm my suspicion, lots of guys and lesbians who get turned on by protruding labia minor. However, I reckon there are probably even more guys and lesbians who just love girl-bits, no matter the shape or size. In that sense, I think you have little reason to be afraid that a prospective partner is going to be turned off.  

Seriously, if they like you and they've never seen one like yours before then you'll probably just be creating a little fetish for them because I think they're likely to find it endearing since it's a part of something that they're already enamored with. I had no particular appreciation for one until I saw her in the flesh. Yum.

Anyone who insults any part of your body is giving you a ticket for a ride that's really not worth taking. Surround yourself with the people who appreciate the way you are because the world is a big enough place that you shouldn't have to put yourself in the vicinity of people who diminish you. I know it's easier said than done but any man who's going to attempt to strike at the heart of your femininity and insult your pussy is certainly capable of other transgressions. Avoid.

Dear Tuff,

A long letter but well worth it. Your last paragraph deserves to be read by everyone.

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Pearl

October 27, 2010

 

Tuff,  

I really enjoyed reading your account   I appreciate your time and honesty.  
From a personal experience   I feel that it is quite a challenge to find a partner (man or woman) who is secure and open with their sexuality.  Whereas I am   and have been for a long time ~ meeting and getting involved intimately  (on any level) with someone is a mine field.  
After years of insecurity regarding my (very) prominent labia minor/hood/clit...I am not so anxious about it. but getting intimate w/ somebody is quite another matter....but I am so horny and overall very sensual. Oh, this is one bizarre paradox...ect

Back to the point: I agree with Labi the conclusion to your anecdote is very well phased. Thank you so much.

Philip

October 28, 2010

I agree whole heartedly Labi...
Tuff, Thanks for the contribution dude!

Jessica

October 29, 2010

I loved your honest story and the last paragraph is the words to live by :)

Haidee

October 30, 2010

Labi, we should have a "like" button here.  Excellent story, enjoyed reading every sentence of it.

Tuff

October 31, 2010

Thanks for the kind responses, ladies and gentleman.

To reiterate for those who don't like reading:

Lots of people like/love protruding labia minora, clits, clit hoods etc., even if they don't realise how much they do until they get a look.

(I cringe a little when people here refer to it as a 'condition'. I guess, strictly speaking, it is, but it makes it sound like a (medical) condition - and I don't think there's good cause to pathologise it like that - natural, normal, healthy, beautiful).

Don't waste your time with someone who plays upon your insecurities - particularly the insecurities related to your self - whether that be your body, in whole or parts; or your thinking or behaviour. It's natural for mis-communication to occur and for people to hurt one another, but when you see someone going for the jugular then you know, at heart, this is someone who wants to control/possess you, and will seize any insecurities for their advantage. This is compatible with some people's idea of love, but not mine. Hanging around those people can you give a short lived boost, as you find themselves in their good graces, but they will turn on you eventually.  

Anyway, I feel that this is advice that you all pretty much already know but I feel compelled to repeat it since this forum seems to attract people who could be susceptible to that form of manipulation. By that I certainly don't mean to imply a lack of intelligence or worldliness. Rather, I'm just saying that unhappiness about something that symbolises your gender identity could inhibit confidence, and thus make one susceptible.

The best way to inoculate yourself (if I may borrow some medical rhetoric) is to shed as many as those insecurities as you can. What a relief it is. One thing I've noticed is that this comes with time. So, any teenagers or young adults who are still struggling with their body image should know that their skills should improve over time. Don't get labioplasty, unless there's some urgent medical imperitave. It's just rubbish.

Layla

October 31, 2010

omg that last paragraph is sooooo trueee! it brought a tear to my eye  <3 xXx

Layla

October 31, 2010

your crtique on this is absolutly spot on! :)  

this is a sore point for me as my abusive ex picked up on me being insecure on my large labia.. he stated that he'd never seen anything like it before in his life, that it looked disgusting and made him feel sick! one of my other ex's also laughed and said that it wasnt normal so it is no wonder that I am insecure but i have learned to get over that.. now i know if a man ever does that again to me he will be booted out the door straight away! x

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