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Just as belly buttons can be innies or outies, so can vaginas — or more medically accurately speaking, vulvas. The vulva refers to the external, visible parts of your genitals, including your labia, aka vaginal lips.
There are many types of vulvas , and no two vulvas look exactly the same. Here's what an outie vagina is, as well as a run-down of other vulva variations.
As a result, the labia minora can be seen or felt from the outer labia. While it's common for people with outies to feel self-conscious about their protruding inner lips, it's important to note that this is the most common type of vagina, according to a 2017 study .
About 56% of participants in the study had outie vulvas. And the majority of participants (73.3%) who reported that they felt their genitals were "abnormal" had outies as opposed to innies.
Remember, vulvas and their parts can vary greatly in size, shape, and color, Granese says. And your value and self-worth as a person is in no way affected by the shape of your genitals, outie, innie, or otherwise.
Note: In some cases, a disproportionately large labia minora can cause medical issues. This is called labial hypertrophy . "People with this condition can experience changes in sensation including pain during sports and other activities, and an increased likelihood of infection and irritation," says Granese. If your labia interferes with your life, see a doctor to get evaluated.
Just as every person is unique, every vagina owner's vulva is unique. Aside from outie vulvas, some other different types of vulvas include:
An outie vagina is a nickname for when the inner labia stick out further than the outer labia. This is a type of vulva that is completely normal and should not be a medical cause for concern.
"Each has its own shape, size, and color. Unless you notice a significant change, you can rest assured that yours is normal and perfect just the way it is," says Messenger.

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However, Gabriella notes that she personally identifies as an "outie," which she then describes as meaning that her inner parts protrude a little bit more than her outer parts.

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Whatever type of labia you have, it's normal!
Reply to @hb3_philly I hope y’all can read backward bc I didn’t think of that when I put the paper on the wall #fyp #vagtok #innieandouttie
She goes on to say, "A good example of an innie would be Barbie, or a seashell, maybe a little bit puffy! It’s cute!"
She also notes that, historically, "outies" have received a bad rap, even being compared to an Arby's sandwich.
"I was sexually abused by a family member growing up, therefore I’ve been very aware of my vagina and all its unique properties from a young age. With that came a lot of shame and a feeling of abnormality. And I know there’s plenty of vulva owners out there who have experienced abuse, which has triggered hatred for their genitals as well. As if dealing with the misogynistic ideals of what society says a vagina is supposed to look like isn’t enough, right?"
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Thanks to a viral TikTok , “innie” and “outie” vulvas now fascinate us all. Now, women around the world can’t stop talking about which types of vulvas they have.
The now-viral video, in which TikTok user @gabygabss discusses her “outie” labia racked up over 7 million views. And after a ton of inquiries from curious TikTok users , Gaby made another video to explain the difference between “innie” and “outie” reproductive parts because she felt like it was important to highlight them.
However, there’s still some confusion about what exactly the viral TikToker is talking about, so I’m here to break it down further.
Here’s a brief lesson on your reproductive anatomy:
The vulva is made up of the labia minora (inner lips) and the labia majora (outer lips/skin). You have an“outie” vulva if your labia minora protrudes further than your labia majora. In contrast, you have an “innie” vulva when yourlabia majora (skin) protrudes further than your labia minora .
In other words, someone who has puffier lips that truly hide the clit when they stand up has an “innie” vulva. Someone whose lips don’t fully cover the clitoris has an “outie” vulva.
But the wild thing about this phenomenon? Most people consider “outie” vulvas to be less attractive – even though more women are “outies” than “innies.” The good news is that neither vulva type gives you more pleasure during sex . So don’t worry – you’ll still feel absolutely everything!
Of course, this doesn’t stop women from feeling insecure about how they look “down there.” In recent years, many women expressed disappointment in the aesthetics of their lady parts. Many women who are insecure about their vulvas opt for labiaplasties, but there’s no need to get one after learning which type of vulva you have.
The important thing to remember is that all vulvas are fantastic. No matter whether you’re an “innie” or an “outie.” Without your vulva, you wouldn’t feel as much pleasure during sex, so your vulva literally keeps your whole body happy. Your vulva deserves your appreciation! No matter what any guy has to say about the way your vulva looks, embrace your lady parts! Innie or outie, your vulva is still amazing .
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