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AIBU?

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To want to trim my large dangley labia minora myself with scissors

40 replies

Foolsr · 11/11/2025 17:40

Obviously AIBU but I'm seriously on the edge of doing it. They look VULGAR. They look like a bloody small penis and I've convinced myself it's why DH doesn't want sex with me (he says not, but of course he would say that).

I feel ugly. I look ugly (down there). I cannot afford surgery.

OP posts:
YarraValley · 11/11/2025 17:41

I think it’s unlikely that it’s the reason your husband doesn’t want to have sex. What’s the rest of the relationship like?

caramac04 · 11/11/2025 17:48

Labia are variable and are unlikely to put a grown man off having sex with a woman. Larger labia are often preferable as the man gets additional sensation.
I hope I’m right in thinking you’re not serious about damaging yourself and potentially causing a horrible infection.
In some tribes, women would stretch their labia and the longer and danglier the better. Not too comfortable for those of us who wear knickers and jeans though.
This sounds more like you are struggling with low self-esteem. Trust me, I have seen literally hundreds of labia and every single one has been normal and absolutely fine.
Be kind to yourself.

JustTakeTheCakeJake · 11/11/2025 17:50

Christ almighty. Don't even think about that.

I understand how horrible it feels but i bet you any money that's not why you have relationship issues

PrayForMyBum · 11/11/2025 17:52

Mine could have their own postcode. Style it out, I say. Christmas baubles?

Overtheatlantic · 11/11/2025 17:53

I’ve got a big one and a small one lol.

Screwyousimon · 11/11/2025 17:56

I wouldnt even know what mine looked like!

Whereismyfleeceblanket · 11/11/2025 17:57

Speak to your GP. Labia plasty could be a possibility..

menopausalfart · 11/11/2025 17:59

Are they causing physical discomfort? If not, they're perfect.

Oneeyedonkey · 11/11/2025 18:04

I can assure you they'll look a dam site worse if you chop them off with scissors, then bleed and potentially cause a bloody infection

Oneeyedonkey · 11/11/2025 18:04

Whereismyfleeceblanket · 11/11/2025 17:57

Speak to your GP. Labia plasty could be a possibility..

Counselling might be a better option!

Libellousness · 11/11/2025 18:07

Open, infected wounds are not exactly going to be an aesthetic improvement.

henlake7 · 11/11/2025 18:10

PrayForMyBum · 11/11/2025 17:52

Mine could have their own postcode. Style it out, I say. Christmas baubles?

A few naked star jumps and they'll give you a round of applause too!😂

MatildaTheCat · 11/11/2025 18:12

ONLY SHARE DESCRIPTION OF YOUR GENITALIA IF YOU GENUINELY DONT MIND WHO IS READING AND ENJOYING THIS

Pleasegetmeacoffeesotired · 11/11/2025 18:13

I'm certain that's not the issue. He married you knowing what your labia looked like, didn't he?

You're just a member of the #outieclub.

CliantheLang · 11/11/2025 18:21

Get off the porn. Please.

seaelephant · 11/11/2025 18:24

Grow out your bush, mine hangs out but I haven’t seen it in years

Anyahyacinth · 11/11/2025 18:29

Seriously unless they are uncomfortable for you any sexual partner worrying about it wouldn’t be doing it right…our variety is what makes life great. Big hug …stop being unkind to yourself ♥️

SpaceRaccoon · 11/11/2025 18:31

OP there's nothing wrong with having larger labia, and preference is very culturally specific. Where I grew up, women purposefully extend theirs to make them as large as possible as this is considered the height of sexual beauty.

PiccadillyPurple · 11/11/2025 18:32

Mine shrank after menopause and now I can barely find them. One side in particular used to hang an inch below the labia majora. You don't say how old you are but you might find the same if you're not post-menopause yet,

Pleasegetmeacoffeesotired · 11/11/2025 18:34

PiccadillyPurple · 11/11/2025 18:32

Mine shrank after menopause and now I can barely find them. One side in particular used to hang an inch below the labia majora. You don't say how old you are but you might find the same if you're not post-menopause yet,

That is interesting. Mine did the same thing after childbirth. Almost disappeared. They did come back after a few months though.

Kerrie1973 · 11/11/2025 18:36

Foolsr · 11/11/2025 17:40

Obviously AIBU but I'm seriously on the edge of doing it. They look VULGAR. They look like a bloody small penis and I've convinced myself it's why DH doesn't want sex with me (he says not, but of course he would say that).

I feel ugly. I look ugly (down there). I cannot afford surgery.

Holy fuckballs. Do not understand any circumstances do this!! Labia come in all shapes and sizes and they are all normal!

If your husband has a prpblem with them, get a new husband.

Don't mutilate yourself!!!

estellacandance · 11/11/2025 18:37

Stop watching porn.

PeonyPatch · 11/11/2025 18:37

…seriously?! Is this what us women in2025 are worrying about now? Cor blimey

Hoardasurass · 11/11/2025 18:37

Please speak to a mental health professional asap as this is not a healthy way to think about your perfectly normal body.
Body dismorphia takes all forms its not just plastic surgery addicts who have it

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