Quick Question: Is My Vagina Ugly?

Let’s talk about it. Take it from me, a person who sees more vagina’s in a single working shift than the average male will see in his lifetime- your vagina is not ugly! No two vaginas are the same, and if you ask me that’s what makes them so special. Self-acceptance is hard enough and way easier said than done. Now, throw in labia acceptance, and that’s a whole different ballgame.

You should know that you aren’t the first woman to ask this question, and you for sure won’t be the last. Hair removal is one of the most intimate parts of a beauty routine, and it is completely understandable why you would feel anxious at first. Although you may feel uncomfortable, you’ll soon come to realize it is a safe space where questions can be asked freely and we spill all the beans. After all, a therapist’s couch and the studio suite are basically the same. Here’s a little more insight if you were ever wondering if you look “normal” down there. The short answer, YES!

The long answer, read below.

Parts of the labia

I know what some of you may be thinking, what is a labia? The labia consists of two parts, the labia majora, which is the outer folds of the vagina AKA “the lips 👄”, and the labia minora is the inner folds. When I first started my career as a hair removal specialist, I was also a naive 19-year old that thought all vaginas looked like mine, and boy was I wrong.

Both parts of the labia vary in length, shape, and color. There is no “right way” for your labias to look. Like the rest of our body, vaginas go through changes, especially with age. Changes within the labia may include color and size. There is absolutely NO NEED to bleach, tighten, or snip your lady parts. Please do not succumb to the fads revolving around the vag (unintended rhyme), unless it’s what your heart truly desires.

Where our insecurities come from

With the internet only getting more risque, we are constantly subjected to naked bodies of all shapes and sizes popping up on our social media feeds. I’m all for being body-positive, but it’s hard not to compare.

This past weekend, Kendall Jenner blessed our feeds with BTS shots of her SKIMS Valentine’s Day shoot. Considering Kendall is one of the most prevalent and highest-paid models in the world she is definitely a familiar face on Instagram.

This particular photo from the SKIMS shoot had the media in a frenzy and not because of her gazelle-like legs or her vertical belly button. Attention was immediately drawn to her lower region, more specifically, her barely covered vagina tucked away in the SKIMS micro thong. Critics took to Twitter accusing the 25-year-old model of having “a missing coochie.” Body shaming much?

Come on people it’s 2021. All vaginas should be shown equal love and respect, whether it fits into a micro thong or a boyshort.