Different Types of Labia Shapes
Types of vagina and labia shapes explained: what the vulva looks like, how labia vary in size, colour and symmetry, and why almost every shape is normal.
20 min read
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Cosmetic gynaecology articles
Clear, factual guides to vulval and vaginal anatomy, intimate health and cosmetic gynaecology. The most-read articles show the different types of labia shapes and how widely labia vary, answer whether sex causes elongated labia, and explain labia asymmetry.
Most of the variation described here is normal and needs no treatment. Where it causes discomfort or day-to-day problems, the articles explain the options, including labiaplasty, what recovery involves and the risks, as well as conditions such as labial hypertrophy and vaginal laxity.
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The cosmetic gynaecology articles readers turn to most.
Does Sex Cause Elongated Labia?
Does sex cause elongated labia? No. Learn what really causes long or stretched labia minora, what labia stretching is, and when long labia can be treated.
12 min read
Innie vs Outie Vagina: What Are The Differences?
An outie vagina (visible inner labia) is as common as an innie. What innie vs outie vulva means, what each looks like and why both are normal.
16 min read
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Clitoral Adhesions and Clitoral Phimosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Clitoral adhesions and clitoral phimosis explained: how to tell them from normal, symptoms, causes such as lichen sclerosus, and treatment options.
14 min read
Vaginoplasty Recovery: Timeline, Aftercare and How to Prepare
Vaginoplasty recovery time is about six weeks for most women. Vaginal tightening recovery week by week: pain, bleeding, work, exercise and sex.
15 min read
When Can I Wear Tight Clothing or Swimwear After Labiaplasty?
When can you wear tight clothing after labiaplasty? Leggings, jeans, thongs, swimwear, swimming and cycling: the recovery timeline and how to return safely.
11 min read
When Can You Have Sex After Laser Vaginal Tightening?
After laser vaginal tightening, wait 72 hours after each session before sex. Why the wait matters, how sex may feel afterwards and when to call the clinic.
8 min read
Minimum Age for Labiaplasty in the UK: Why We Say 18
How old do you have to be to get a labiaplasty in the UK? The minimum age is 18, even with parental consent. Why, what is normal, and where to get help.
11 min read
Local Anaesthetic Labiaplasty: What You Need to Know Before You Decide
Can labiaplasty be done under local anaesthetic? How awake labiaplasty works, what you feel, sedation vs TIVA, recovery, and who should choose each option.
12 min read
Why Do I Queef?
A queef is air leaving the vagina, also called vaginal wind. Learn what causes queefing, how common it is, how to reduce it and when to see your GP.
17 min read
Different Types of Labia Shapes
Types of vagina and labia shapes explained: what the vulva looks like, how labia vary in size, colour and symmetry, and why almost every shape is normal.
20 min read
Deflated Labia: Causes and Treatments for Labia Majora Volume Loss
Why do the labia majora look deflated? Causes of flat, wrinkled or saggy outer labia, what helps naturally, and how filler or fat transfer restore volume.
14 min read
Asymmetrical Labia: Causes and Treatment Options
Lopsided or asymmetrical labia are very common. Why one labia can be bigger than the other, what makes one side grow and when to see a doctor.
13 min read
Innie vs Outie Vagina: What Are The Differences?
An outie vagina (visible inner labia) is as common as an innie. What innie vs outie vulva means, what each looks like and why both are normal.
16 min read
Non-Surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation: What Are Your Options?
Non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation explained: laser, radiofrequency, fillers and pelvic floor training, what each can treat and what the evidence shows.
12 min read
How Much Does Vaginoplasty Cost in London? (2026 Prices)
How much is a vaginoplasty? Vaginoplasty cost in the UK for vaginal tightening alone or with labiaplasty, by a consultant gynaecological surgeon.
10 min read
Labia Fillers vs Fat Transfer: Which Lasts Longer?
Labia fillers vs fat transfer compared: how long labia filler lasts, how much injected fat survives, recovery, risks and which suits your goals best.
10 min read
Is Laser Therapy Safe for Vaginal Laxity and Stress Incontinence?
Is vaginal laser safe and does it work? Side effects, the FDA and NICE position, and what sham-controlled trials show for incontinence and laxity.
12 min read
Vaginal Rejuvenation After Pregnancy: Your Options After Birth
Vaginal rejuvenation after pregnancy: how the vagina changes after birth, what recovers on its own, and when vaginoplasty, perineoplasty or laser can help.
13 min read
Labia Puffing vs Labiaplasty: Before and After, Recovery and Results
Labia puffing before and after compared with labiaplasty: what each treats, how results look, recovery, risks and how to tell which one you need.
10 min read
IntimaLase Reviews: Results, Sessions and What the Evidence Shows
What IntimaLase reviews and studies really show: realistic results, before and after changes, how it works, how many sessions you need and side effects.
11 min read
How to Tighten Your Vagina: What Works and What Doesn’t
How to tighten your vagina: Kegel exercises come first. What the evidence says about tightening creams and sticks, laser and vaginal tightening surgery.
14 min read
Fotona SMOOTH: How the Vaginal Laser Works and What It Treats
Fotona SMOOTH explained: how the non-ablative Er:YAG vaginal laser works, which treatments use it, what a session involves and what the research shows.
11 min read
Shallow Vagina: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Is your vagina shallow? How long a normal vagina is, why deep penetration can hurt, the causes of a short vagina and the treatments that help.
16 min read
What Is Vaginal Rejuvenation? Types, Procedures and What They Treat
What is vaginal rejuvenation? The surgical and non-surgical types explained, how each one works, what it can treat and what the evidence really shows.
16 min read
Can a Labiaplasty Reduce UTIs? What the Evidence Says
Can a labiaplasty reduce UTIs? What research shows about large labia and infection, when surgery helps with hygiene and irritation, and what to try first.
11 min read
Labiaplasty vs Monsplasty: What Is the Difference?
Labiaplasty vs monsplasty explained: what each treats, how to tell which you need, having a mons lift and labiaplasty together, recovery and risks.
9 min read
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