Plastic surgery below the belt
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http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1859937,00.html
On the youth sex-education website Scarleteen.com, dozens of teenage girls can be found commiserating about their labia. "I REALLY h8 mine! They hang really REALLY low and r SO long!" reads one comment. Meanwhile, on MakeMeHeal.com, a consumer site that sells special bras and other gear for women recovering from plastic surgery, women of all ages submit photos of their nether regions and ask for feedback on whether they should get nipped and tucked down there. Welcome to the strange new world of female genital cosmetic surgery, where body insecurity issues are fueling a small but growing Western market for such procedures as labiaplasty, clitoral un-hooding, G-spot augmentation and hymen reconstruction, a.k.a. "revirginization."REALLY?! I mean really people?
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mrjohnson
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Oh my god! You will grow up and then find out that the man/men/woman of your dreams LOVES long labia! I know I do. Fuck these money grubbing swine making money off of maming the insecure among us.
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mrjohnson
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CalgarC
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what a waste of time and money
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CalgarC
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yiannakg
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You are right,
I didn't see the video and was only responding to regular plastic surgery.
Sorry, - 1 year ago
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yiannakg
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oliveMADNESS
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Wow. Just wow.
Plastic surgery on your face is already completely qrotesque and unnatural, but on your VAGINA??!?!?!
I'm a girl and unless you're a prostitute, I don't see how you can be insecure about something that is UNDER YOUR CLOTHES.
I doubt they stroll around the streets without pants on. Seriously.
This is sick, and those people that think they need to be "revirginated" are just stupid.
Really, REALLY stupid. - 1 year ago
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oliveMADNESS
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yiannakg
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I know there are many dangers involved but people should be free to do what makes them happy as long as they are aware of the dangers....so your remark my dear to me ???????????????????
What the hell????????goes to your answer! - 1 year ago
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yiannakg
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rashida32
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excuse my language...as a female to this i say...
WHAT THE HELL!!!!! - 1 year ago
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rashida32
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yiannakg
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Anything to improve beauty!
Why not if it makes you feel better, just becareful who the doctor will be ....! - 1 year ago
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yiannakg
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pressrecord
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not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet but one helpful medical intervention to natural vagina would be if there's a way to get rid of that terrible garbage smell some woman naturally have. how it looks doesn't matter as much as how it smells, no?
some people get a kick out of rank stank but you could have the prettiest pussy and be totally gross if it smells like the whole town left their lunch inside. yuck.
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pressrecord
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J_Jammer [removed]
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lol....good lord.
This is sad....not nearly as sad as a toddler fight, but sad none-the-less.
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J_Jammer [removed]
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arcticspirit
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Sad. Attests to the self esteem (and that they have way too much access to looking at "perfect labias" or whatever to obsess over) of our youth, our society and obsession with shallowness instead of the important things in life.
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arcticspirit
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seanalyn
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really this is no different than when men get penis extensions or choose to become circumcised (i say choose because I know many men dont have a choice, im referring to the men that opt to do it later in life for cosmetic purposes). Im not saying that those opperations are right at all....its just no different.
Frankly I dont know why a girl would want to alter her hoo hoo, every vagina is like a snowflake....unique and beautiful.
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seanalyn
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damnneargenius
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I just feel sorry for the "flappers" with insecurity issues or whatever, then again, I'm grateful some of the genetic oversights can be corrected.
If you got the money...it's a free country.
Is there a slang term for this yet? We should coin one.
Let's see, we'll call it getting snipped.
As used in an a sentence-type-thing "Oh yo dog, that bitch got her sh*t snipped."
Dear America,
This is where we're at at the beginning of the 21st century.
I wonder what Jesus would have said about such things. Hey Jesus, how does God feel about getting your sh*t snipped?
Alright, well, here's what humans apparently think about it. People wear some strange masks in the upper parts of the income bracket, and retarded ones in the lower rungs.
It's only sad that such services shouldn't be available to everyone that truly needs them.
Oh, there we are back to those words "true" and "need" again. Well, some people need more important things, but others feeling of self-security in life hing around getting their sh*t snipped.
To each their own. It's making the world a better place if you ask me. Although many sub-cultures of our society are truly f*cked up psychologically if you ask me.
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damnneargenius
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damnneargenius
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What are the odds of finding a virgin old enough to marry in America?
Very ambitious to try though.
Too bad there isn't a reality-based religion to promote the purpose of keeping such values in sight.
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damnneargenius
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ashcatash
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damnneargenius:
True, there aren't many virgins left nowadays, but my 19 year old boyfriend was one.
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ashcatash
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flyingkick
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People are going to do what they want to do.
Who are you to criticize or judge them?As far as altering your body, cosmetic surgery isn't that different than going to the gym. In the sense that what you are doing to your body isn't 'natural'
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flyingkick
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ashcatash
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Marry a virgin; he won't know any better.
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ashcatash
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jhjjj
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redtown
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redtown
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hehe
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redtown
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damnneargenius
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Thank you Paris Hilton fans.
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damnneargenius
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tursiops
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That's just sick!
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tursiops
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Yaemea
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ouch. That doesn't sound pleasant. and it's pointless.
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Yaemea
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Little_Etoile
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To those of you referencing genital mutilation, I really don't think you can make this comparison. Genital mutilation is the non-consensual removal or near destruction of the clitoris and/or fusing together of the labia to discourage/prohibit female sexual pleasure, all for the benefit of the male. It is performed using brutal, barbaric methods (e.g. beating of rocks against the tissue) without anesthesia.
I'm not endorsing female genital cosmetic surgery, but it's a huge stretch to make an analogy between it and genital mutilation practices.
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Little_Etoile
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MiguelSanchez
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Great, plastic genitals.
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kewal91
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wow these chicks have no self esteem
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kewal91
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keithponder
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I hope that the girl that lived 118 without a heart never resorts to this mess.
What a difference in stories.
This is complete garbage.
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keithponder
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conservativelyliberal
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really!?!?! this is ridiculous.. People should find ways to love themselves. This is what happens when "teenage role-models" show the world their coochie... Dont these girls know that the pic in playboy (and many others like it) are airbrushed?!!?!
Where are the men in all this??
Somebody needs to explain evolution to these girls.------ I have a dream that all women will be judged by the strength of their character and not the "perceived aesthetic beauty" of their vagina.
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I've never met a vagingo I didn't want to spend time with - some more than others. Our medical institutions have created a system requiring these doctors to pay off years of student loans any way they can. Where are they getting their latest ideas for the advancement of medicine - a profession once held in the highest regard - Cosmo?
How about devoting your time to actually curing sick people. Whatever happened to the Hippocratic Oath? Well, with all the layoffs lately, I guess there must be a lot of openings in this field.
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We've become obsessed with what does not matter. It's unfortunate we don't concern ourselves with education as much as we do with skin pigmentation.
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Surgically precise Clitoral de-hooding IS Female Circumcision, and in many cases, helps Women with difficulties in reaching Climax...The so-called Female Circumcision all too often refered to in relation to Islamic & African custom is actually Clitorectomy, the REMOVAL of the Clitorus, often through barbaric means (smashing between 2 rocks is the WORST I've heard of) in order to discourage A Womans' Interest In, & Independent Desire For Sexual relations beyond Her Husbands'(can You say OWNER) needs...SICK!!!
As to Cosmetic Labial Trimming, it's the Womens' body, let Her do as She pleases, once She is of an age to make life-altering decisions....HOWEVER, as a bit of advice from a Man....Ladies, part of the wonder of the Female form is the DIFFERENCES...THAT'S WHY "Hustler" Magazine has become a powerhouse, beyond the 1st amendment issue.
My ex-wife used to look at the pictures to reassure Herself that She was "normal" (and there was NOTHING extreme about the way She was formed) - 1 year ago
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hanna878
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My breasts don't look anything like a porn stars. and neither does my...."goodie". but my fiance loves me and my body because i love myself, and treat myself well.
i am scared, though, for my future children especially if i have a daughter. will she consider such a procedure? YIKES!
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bansheewail
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"Moose Knuckles'........when "Camel Toe" just won't quite do the trick.
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justright
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Hopefully anyone you are going to show your labia to likes you a lot already, and you don't have to impress them anymore. This procedure seem like its aimed at someone who want to be in playboy or porn, not the average person.
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justright
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antifence_sitter
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As nice as it is to feel as if you actually have something to look forward to in the morning when you look in the mirror... the only thing this made me think of was The Uglies Series by Scott Westerfield.
I might be surprised, but not too damn surprised. This will continue until everyone has the ability to become perfect in their apperance.
Now we just need the way to put lesions in your brain to make you THINK perfectly.
Imagine that.
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Scanick
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Ya know, there's this one vein on my jimmy that I'd love to move to the left..... Seriously, women need to realize that we men couldn't care less what their junk looks like, as long as we can play with it.
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Scanick
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krush_productions
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People are fucking sick! Why put something into your body that wasn't there before, Saline sacks, Plastic supports, Fake abs? G-spot augmentation? A new Hymen...cause losing that the first time was great right? Be happy with yourself, want to look better, do something active.
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krush_productions:
i agree with you on everything except the g-spot augmentation. it isn't for aesthetic purposes, but to increase sexual pleasure, but i guess as a general rule of thumb you should keep away any unnecessary sharp objects from your goods.
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hanna878
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AbsolutelyCold
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All perfection aside, I was truly unaware that there was a perfect, genitelia ideal. Wow, you have to be some crazy level of insecure to not be able to accept something that hardly anyone sees.. Oh maybe that's the problem... People could just stop showing themselves to people that judge them. Seriously, if you are kindly enough to sleep with someone, they should not be cruel enought to judge the hand that, um, feeds them.
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AbsolutelyCold
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ohh_Donna
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I heard about a girl who got herself redone down there so she could achieve a better orgasm. the better the merrier??
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Seriously??! TEENAGERS are talking about this? It shouldn't even be on the table for them. Moving on to the grownups in the room...for me, if the way I look down there is a deal maker or breaker to a man, that in and of itself would be cause to walk. But the bright side is, I wouldn't ask some guy to get circumcised for me either, so there you have it. Let's face it, people - one day, gravity is going to take its toll. You're going to wake up, and your face, your boobs and your butt are going to be down around your knees. So who will care if you look great down there anyway?
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numinant
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your epidermis is showing.
better have that removed.
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numinant
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ArmyJuggalo
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That makes me cringe, an I'm not even one of the vaginal persuasion. Glad circumcision came when I couldn't remember it.
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larock
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...so I guess we won't hear the ol' "Does this outfit make me look fat?"
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larock
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ClusterAble [removed]
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You have got to be kidding me. Why cant people just accept the the way they are?
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ClareW
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teenage girls actually discuss this kind of thing? what is the world coming to? so insecure people are no longer content with being DIScontent with their thighs or hips or whatever, nope they're having surgery down below.
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ClareW
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bansheewail
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It's all the magazines that these young ladies are reading. Don't you all get it. They set unrealistic expectaions. If the magazines would present a reasonable depiction of the average vagina instead of the these beautiful, perfect vaginas, we would'nt be facing these issues. Not everyone is born with a svelt, skinny, camera-ready "cookie". Ladies, your vagina is beautiful, just as God created it(in her image). Now, go out there and be somebody. You can't lean on the "ugly vigina" crutch forever.
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bansheewail
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larock
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bansheewail:
well put bansheewail.
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larock
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cantucwearebrothers
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I'm gonna throw out a different opinion....
We as a human race are constantly trying to be better, look better, feel better.
We eat right and exercise for the health benefits but also for the benefit of looking nice.
How is this any different?
And besides men do it!!! There is really no need anymore for circumcision. It just makes him prettier!!
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cantucwearebrothers:
Well most circumcision is done when the person is a baby which means he has no say.. and usually for religious reasons, the whole rabbi thing.. but yes some do it when they are older.
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cantucwearebrothers:
I would disagree that most parents are having their sons circumcised for religious reasons.
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cantucwearebrothers:
Actually, whether it's more attractive to be cut or intact depends mostly on whether or not a person was raised in one of the few countries where it's common. :) I didn't realize until a few years ago that it's not normal worldwide by a long shot:
** Worldwide, 1/6-1/3 of guys over age 13 are circumcised
** In USA 75% of infants overall are done (rates vary wildly by region)
** In Europe overall, under 20% are circumcised
** Some countries like Spain or Denmark are under 2%You can get rates, info on the controversy and links over at Wikipedia's page about it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumcision - 1 year ago
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cantucwearebrothers:
Personally,
I find penises w/out foreskin horrid to view. The redness of the tip just offends me. - 1 year ago
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These young girls have no self esteem.
No one is born with a perfect vagina...not even porn stars. - 1 year ago
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lcdoll920:
umm...really? i've met some pretty vaginas in my time.
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pressrecord
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vixen0078
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I agree that in most cases this is non-sense. In my opinion, there are a few exceptions for labioplasty
where the labia (labium minora) will become irritated
and inflamed by hanging below the outer lips (labium majora). I have been told that this is a very, very uncomfortable condition and makes wearing things
like jeans and sometimes even underwear painful.As for the vanity part of it all, that is a direct result of
the media targeting the western female. We must be perfect. Large, perky breasts, no dimples in our
already toned legs, now a perfect labia?Anyone ever seen Kat Williams comments about
stretch marks? I'm sure the same thing would
apply to the woman who fels her labia lips are wrong. Men could care less. And if they do, they don't deserve to see your vajay-jay to begin with.Self respect, girls. That is where it all starts. :)
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vixen0078:
Now I know why dresses were invented ;-] ...
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Reddi
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vixen0078:
True, surgery might fix there bits but it won't fix their head.
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vixen0078:
TR-motherfuckin-UE
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punkerton
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Eeep! That picture gives me the heebie jeebies! Vagina scalpels are sccccaaaarrrrryyyy!!
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KI4CLZ
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I blame the media, of course, but when a $20,000 "labia-plasty" could have housed a homeless family,or fed a hungry elderly woman, or paid a struggling family's electric bill; or any of the other countless uses that could help people in tough situations... it is time you took a look at your self in the mirror and said "Screw it, I'm gonna make a difference in some ones life today..." instead of giving a damn what others think...
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Reddi
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As long as you are not being forced to do it, whatever floats your boat ...
Body modification (or body alteration) is the permanent or semi-permanent deliberate altering of the human body for non-medical reasons, such as: sexual enhancement; a rite of passage; aesthetic reasons; denoting affiliation, trust and loyalty; religious reasons; mystical affiliations; shock value; and self-expression.
Do note that extreme forms of body modification are occasionally viewed as symptomatic of body dysmorphic disorder, other mental illnesses, or as an expression of unchecked vanity.
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Reddi
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Swiyyah
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WOah!!
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numinant
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when young girls develop the inclination to fixate on the aesthetic state of their labia, i think it's time for civilization as we know it to come to a close.
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numinant
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numinant:
Yea it's completely ridiculous, how vain people are becoming...
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YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING....HOW VAIN CAN A PERSON BE.....The "kitty" is there for fun, sport, pleasure, and of course reproduction....How many men are going to say "I'm not doing you...your kitty's too ugly"...only the gay ones or the unsure ones !!!!!!!
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flasnowdog2112:
I'm pretty sure the gay ones won't care.
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westernised fgm
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SDLN
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Crazy people do crazy things. I need a women with all the goods. I wouldn't know how to operate without everything present and accounted for.
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omgomg! i'd never seen audrina's boobies until now....
i knew about the pictures. lay off my girl audrina. - 1 year ago
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Moopak:
is he trying to read the boobs' minds?
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Isn't it interesting that some Western women are choosing to have their girly bits sliced and diced for some unattainable concept of "perfection" and that is considered "ok," meanwhile a generation of women are being sliced and diced as part of longstanding tradition and religious beliefs and its considered "genital mutilation."
In no way am I endorsing female genital mutilation or this new plastic surgery craze. I just think it's an interesting comparison and brings up questions of ethics and judgment. - 1 year ago
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Little_Etoile
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abbym0308:
I really don't think you can make this comparison. Genital mutilation is the removal or near destruction of the clitoris and/or fusing together of of the labia to discourage/prohibit female sexual pleasure, all for the benefit of the male, without consent. It is performed using brutal, barbaric methods (e.g. beating of rocks against the tissue) without anesthesia.
Likewise, I'm not endorsing female genital cosmetic surgery, but it's a huge stretch to make an analogy between it and genital mutilation practices.
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abbym0308:
I really don't think you can make this comparison. Genital mutilation is the removal or near destruction of the clitoris and/or fusing together of of the labia to discourage/prohibit female sexual pleasure, all for the benefit of the male, without consent. It is performed using brutal, barbaric methods (e.g. beating of rocks against the tissue) without anesthesia.
Likewise, I'm not endorsing female genital cosmetic surgery, but it's a huge stretch to make an analogy between it and genital mutilation practices.
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Little_Etoile
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abbym0308:
I really don't think you can make this comparison. Genital mutilation is the removal or near destruction of the clitoris and/or fusing together of the labia to discourage/prohibit female sexual pleasure, all for the benefit of the male, without consent. It is performed using brutal, barbaric methods (e.g. beating of rocks against the tissue) without anesthesia.
Likewise, I'm not endorsing female genital cosmetic surgery, but it's a huge stretch to make an analogy between it and genital mutilation practices.
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5p1k3
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Soon, people will be walking around and stopping strangers to ask "Excuse me, is my vagina pretty?" or "Pardon me but, is my scrotum too wrinkly?"
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Umm Yep robots haha, robots with uniform labia and scrotal tissue. Oh man how much money are people supposed to spend before we can be happy.
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ash_theory
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There is a real sign things are just going to come to an end. Everyone will be robots, well at-least we wont have to worry bout being insecure eh?
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Topkitty
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Well ya know in Sudan, they circumcise young girls and they don't have a choice in the matte. Latter on it causes leaking bladders and a host of other painful female problems.
Well some are welcome to it, but ummm, I'm not to keen on sharp knives down there unless it's a life threatening condition.
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Topkitty:
That's in many African countries though
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diode
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i'm with you on this one...really? really???
i think plastic surgery (elective) is a waste of time and money, someone so obsessed with their appearances, is not worth a second of my time. but hey, if they want to pay for it...let them waste their money.
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diode
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jennyschu
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My name is Perfecto!
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jennyschu:
i need to see proof.
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lancelot873
