Torn labia

Labia can tear due to various internal and external factors. The tears are usually accompanied by unpleasant, strong pain when touched, moved and especially when urinating. The causes include factors such as mechanical damage (e.g. sexual intercourse, birth, etc.)

as well as incorrect use of medication, drugs and ointments. If you notice cracks in the labia, you should act as soon as possible. Depending on the size of the tear, it may have to be treated or even sutured by a doctor.

For small tears, special creams and regular cleaning and care are usually sufficient. But small and large cracks can also be treated with medication. If you are unsure how large the crack is and which treatment is the right one in your own case, you should consult a gynecologist. Incorrect treatment of an open wound in the genital area can lead to enormous subsequent complaints, as inflammatory substances can enter the bloodstream.

Colors of the labia

The labia of a woman can differ in different characteristics from the labia of other women. One of these characteristics is, besides the surface structure, also the color. In 80% of all women the color of the labia is darker compared to the surrounding skin.

This is therefore a completely natural characteristic. As a rule, the labia have a slightly pinkish-brownish color. However, the color can change in special situations.This can cause the labia to change to a deep purple-reddish color during pregnancy.

This is because the intimate area of a pregnant woman is better supplied with blood. Other reasons can also be an excessive hormone release or varicose veins. A so-called “flush” often occurs after sexual intercourse.

This is a reddening of the skin that occurs in attacks, which is why the labia develop into a bright reddish color. Another rare reason for the bright reddish color can be an infection in the genital area. If the color does not return to normal after sexual intercourse, you may need to have it checked.

The labia may also have a slightly whitish color. The reason for this may be a fungal disease or other skin diseases. This characteristic should therefore be observed. A slightly whitish color can also be completely natural.