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Dark Color Of Labia Minora. Normal?
does masturbation above the underwear or pants affect the hymen (virginity purposes)......and i dont check usually or hardly never but i checked recently and saw that my labia minora is dark in color purple/brown is that normal or does it have to do with me masturbating and is this also an indicator to the hymen being ruptured
Mon, 1 Jul 2013
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The colour of the labia is not an indication of the nature of the hymen, it does not provide information on whether it is intact.
With trauma to any aspect of the body there is the possibility of bruising which can result in discolouration.This usually resolves as the area heals.
Masturbation can potentially affect the hymen if objects are inserted through it.
In alot of women however the hymen is disrupted as a result of activities such as bike riding, horse back riding, menstruation, use of a tampon.
I hope this helps
The colour of the labia is not an indication of the nature of the hymen, it does not provide information on whether it is intact.
With trauma to any aspect of the body there is the possibility of bruising which can result in discolouration.This usually resolves as the area heals.
Masturbation can potentially affect the hymen if objects are inserted through it.
In alot of women however the hymen is disrupted as a result of activities such as bike riding, horse back riding, menstruation, use of a tampon.
I hope this helps
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