Yes, genitalia where the labia minora do not usually protrude is within the normal anatomical range. However, in the only study I've seen that measures anatomical variations in pre-menepausal, post-pubescent women, the researchers found the average length from base to edge of the labia minora to be 50% greater than…

Yes, genitalia where the labia minora do not usually protrude is within the normal anatomical range. However, in the only study I've seen that measures anatomical variations in pre-menepausal, post-pubescent women, the researchers found the average length from base to edge of the labia minora to be 50% greater than…

1. I am not a "violently arrogant, militant, jezebellian feminist"

For god's sakes. Yes, genitalia where the labia minora do not usually protrude is within the normal anatomical range. However, in the only study I've seen that measures anatomical variations in pre-menepausal, post-pubescent women, the researchers found the average length from base to edge of the labia minora to be…

I'm a natural "barbie" as well (at least, when not aroused), but am aware that I am within the normal anatomical range.

In no way am I critiquing normal anatomical variation. In fact, my own labia minora do not protrude. I am critiquing a cultural beauty standard that uses extreme youth as a signifier of what is normal. In the only study I've seen that measures anatomical variations in pre-menepausal, post-pubescent women, the…

Thank you. I've previously read the study that this project refers to. You'll notice that the table describes the "average" length as 50% greater than the medical standard for hypertrophy.

Clearly, I used the term to distinguish between the average appearance the the labia minora when sexually aroused versus not aroused. Excising the labia minora completely would artificially create the appearance of genitalia that is not in an aroused state.

...which is a normal human variation, per my statement above. Kindly see Lloyd J, Crouch NS, Minto CL, Liao LM, Creighton SM. Female genital appearance: ‘normality’ unfolds. BJOG 2005;112:643–6. While medical literature generally defines the labia minora as hypertrophic and thus deserving of corrective surgery if the…

Actually, medical literature generally defines the labia minora as hypertrophic and thus “deserving” of corrective surgery if the maximum distance from the base to edge was greater than 4 cm. See Lloyd J, Crouch NS, Minto CL, Liao LM, Creighton SM. Female genital appearance: ‘normality’ unfolds. BJOG 2005;112:643–6.

Uh, where did I indicate that women do not naturally have labia minora extend beyond the labia major when they are not sexually aroused? I actually described this as less statistically common than the alternative.

Check out Lloyd J, Crouch NS, Minto CL, Liao LM, Creighton SM. Female genital appearance: ‘normality’ unfolds. BJOG 2005;112:643–6.

I hear you. I had to walk out of the room, and then into the hallway, during the scene in Slumdog Millionaire where they blinded the child. And watched The Wrestler with hands over my eyes half the time.

I'm not aware of any state in the union where it is legal to provide a third-trimester abortion where the the fetus is viable and either the mother's health or life are not in danger. If you have different information, kindly provide a cite.

I believe it's illegal in all 50 states to provide a late-term abortion where the mother's life or health are not at risk.

Two things I don't know if anyone's mentioned yet:

I'm not sure what you mean. Tears or abrasions in the mucosal lining facilitate STI contraction by allowing the pathogen to enter the blood stream. Chafing increases these tears, which is one of the reasons why anal sex presents higher transmission rates than vaginal and oral (there is no natural lubrication in the…

You're right. I didn't do my research, and didn't realize the limitations of the urogenital testing the industry relies on. Thank you.

huh, that's fascinating.

Ha! Perfect! Do bodice rippers just keep encroaching every time you write? You've got to message me when you're done.