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Hairy nipples, different types … today, we’re answering your questions about one of the most interesting parts of your breast.
Yes, there are several types of nipples, actually.
Nipples, as well as the shape and size of the mammary glands, vary from person to person. They can be large or small, pale or dark, different in shape (protruding, inverted, or flat), and pointing up or down.
According to doctors, most female breasts have protruding nipples that normally stick a few millimeters above the areola and a little further during a state of arousal.
In approximately 28–35 percent of female breasts, the nipples are flat or conical, and 10 percent have inverted nipples.
Interestingly, the same person can have two different types of nipples. This is normal.
Some people have cone-shaped nipples that blend in with their areolas.
It is worth noting that the mammary gland of every breast will pass this stage of development. During puberty, female breasts grow and develop between the ages of eight and 13, with significant variation from person to person.
First, the breasts, nipples, and areolas rise above the chest in the form of a cone.
Then, generally around 16 years of age and older, the areola merges with the contour of the breast, so it no longer protrudes above it.
However, about a third of the time, the nipples remain conical after the breast has fully formed. This can change after giving birth and breastfeeding.
To sum it up: most female breasts have cone-shaped nipples at certain stages. For some, cone-shaped nipples remain indefinitely.
Sometimes, at least one of the nipples is inverted, rather than protruding. This is completely normal and doesn’t affect a person’s health in any way.
This kind of nipple can be an innate feature or the result of breast development.
Inverted nipples often start to protrude once the breasts stop growing or after childbirth and lactation.
Inverted nipples require special care. Keeping them clean will help prevent infections from developing in the skin folds.
Some people opt for corrective devices that resemble a thimble, which can help pull the nipples out.
If your nipple was protruded but suddenly becomes inverted, consult a health care provider.
There are no identical nipples, just like there are no two identical snowflakes. Even one person can have two different nipples.
In some people, this difference is imperceptible; in others, it's more noticeable. Sometimes, one nipple can protrude while the other one is inverted.
Is there a reason to be concerned? It all depends on when you noticed the inverted nipple.
If your nipple has always been inverted, it’s just a characteristic of your breasts. If your nipple has suddenly become inverted, make sure to consult a health care provider as soon as possible.
In adolescents, nipple changes don’t normally indicate anything concerning but are often a part of normal breast development.
Perhaps you’ve noticed small bumps on the areolas around your nipples. In the center, you might see something that looks like white pimples — don’t try to squeeze them!
These bumps are called Montgomery glands, and they’re a normal part of all female breasts. For some, they are numerous and visible; in others, they are less noticeable.
These tiny holes secrete protective skin oils, which play a major role during lactation.
If the glands become inflamed, reddened, or release a strange fluid (from transparent to brown), consult a health care provider.
The pigmented area around the nipple, or areola, performs certain functions.
The Montgomery glands located on the areola release an oily substance that protects the tender skin of the breasts from irritation and cracks when breastfeeding.
Areolas also contain nerve endings. Their stimulation during breastfeeding triggers the release of the hormone oxytocin.
They may be different in shape (round or oval), color (from light pink to dark brown), and diameter.
In many people, the areolas are asymmetrical, which is totally normal.
You might have noticed a few hairs around your nipples. This is also normal!
Everyone has hair follicles on their areolas. Some have tiny, fine hairs that are almost invisible, while others have numerous, more noticeable hairs.
The presence of approximately 2–15 hairs per nipple is quite common.
If you wish, you can remove the hairs carefully by trimming them with small scissors. Plucking and shaving may cause infection, so these methods are not advisable. Also, avoid applying depilatory creams or lotions in this area since they can cause irritation.
Often, the hair on the areola can appear because of changing hormone levels (for example, during puberty and pregnancy, when taking medication, or with certain conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome).
Only a health care provider can find out the precise cause.
For many, protruding nipples are raised above the areola all the time. In response to stimulation or temperature changes, they harden and stick out even more.
When this happens, they often become visible under clothes, underwear, or a bathing suit.
Despite the fact that this is totally normal, some people feel more comfortable when their protruding nipples aren’t visible. If you choose to do so, there are a few simple ways to make them less visible:

By Hannah Orenstein Updated: Jul 6, 2020
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You probably know that breasts come in all different sizes and colors , but did you know the same goes for nipples? Actually, there are eight different kinds of nipples, says Dr. Tsippora Shainhouse, M.D. , a board-certified dermatologist and pediatrician. All of them are normal, and it's certainly possible to have a combination of two or more types (like protruding and bumpy or flat and hairy). And maybe, your nipples don't exactly fit into any of these categories. That's cool too! All nipples are normal, no matter how big, small, flat, or hairy they may be. Read on to learn more about what kind of nipples you have.
First, though, some definitions. You most likely have heard the terms nipple and areola, but there's a chance you don't know exactly what they mean. The two of them together make up what you might refer to as your nipple. The areola is the pigmented round area on your breast, while the nipple is the actual projection. Got it? OK, now let's dive in.
Protruding: This refers to nipples that are raised a few millimeters above the surface of the areola and point outwards. The nipple can harden and become more pronounced when cold or stimulated.
Flat: The entire nipple is flat and blends into the areola. The nipple can harden and become more pronounced when cold or stimulated.
Puffy: The entire areola and nipple area looks like a small, raised mound on top of the breast. The nipple can harden and become more pronounced when cold or stimulated.
Inverted: The nipple retracts inwards. Sometimes, you can use your fingers to bring it out, but sometimes, the muscles are too tight.
Unilateral inverted: One nipple is raised, the other is inverted. If this has always been the case, it's perfectly safe. If this is a new development, it might be a sign of breast cancer, so see your doctor immediately.
Bumpy: It's common to have bumps on the areola surrounding the nipple. These bumps are called Montgomery glands and can sometimes look like whiteheads. Sometimes, you might be able to squeeze dead skin cells out of them, but don't play with them. Every woman has the glands, but some people are bumpier than others.
Hairy: Stray, dark hairs growing out of the areola area are normal. They might be fine or coarse. It's safe to pluck them out with a tweezer. Every woman has hair follicles, but some people are hairier than others.
Supernumerary: Some people (like Harry Styles!) have extra, smaller nipples. They either look like flat moles or have a fully-formed, raised bump.
Hannah Orenstein is the author of several novels, including Meant to Be Mine (out June 7, 2022), Head Over Heels, Love at First Like, and Playing with Matches. She's also the Deputy Editor of Dating at Elite Daily. She lives in Brooklyn.
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Lizzy Martinez says she wants her Florida high school to change dress code policies that "body-shame women." The district acknowledged that the "matter should have been handled differently."
Martinez in the shirt she wore to school without a bra last Monday.
After being pulled from her fifth-period class at Braden River High School, the 17-year-old from Bradenton, Florida, found herself in the dean's office, and was told that nipples and breasts were "distracting" other students and "a boy was laughing at her," thus she was violating school dress code policy, according to the teen and statements from school officials.
Martinez said that school officials originally told her that her third-period teacher flagged the dress code issue, but later said a student came to the office to report her.
"They had me put on a second shirt and then stand up and, like, move and jump around to see how much my breasts moved," Martinez told BuzzFeed News. "I was mortified."
Martinez's mother, Kari Knop, took a picture of the outfit that caused school officials to ask her daughter to cover her nipples.
"They told me to cross out my nipples and I just went to the bathroom and cried," Martinez said. "I was in shock that it was such a big deal that I wasn't wearing a bra. Most days I don't wear one. It depends on my mood. I'm not wearing one right now, and why should it matter?"
*school has student put bandaids over her nipples because it is a “distraction” then blocks them for calling them out on sexualizing her* :/ https://t.co/x8dEDYjh2c
BuzzFeed News reached out to school district officials Sunday asking why Martinez had been blocked from following the school's account, but did not immediately receive a response.
Kari Knop and her daughter, Lizzy Martinez.
"It's a disgusting example of a double standard and shows how our culture body-shames women. If a boy was staring at her nipples that long why was he not spoken to or punished?" Knop said in an interview with BuzzFeed News. She added that when she met with school officials, Braden River's principal acknowledged "she didn't see anything wrong" with Martinez's attire.
After several meetings that week, Knop said she concluded that school officials unfairly targeted her daughter for attire that was not inappropriate or violated the school's dress code.
"This whole issue was really eye-opening for me and puts things in perspective because I also have a 13-year-old son and, at that age, they have erections on accident and no one calls them out or sends them home," she said. "Why is a 17-year-old girl's breast moving any different? It's a collection of fat cells."
"They had to ask her to stand up an
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