My patients worry about how their bodies look all the time, and one of the biggest areas of concern is one of the smallest--their nipples. Functional and sexual at the same time, nipples are pretty wondrous things that still generate lots of attention (in and out of bed). Some things I need to set straight for my patients:
- Shape and size can change over time, especially after pregnancy, when not only the nipples but the areolas get bigger and may change color. Brown, pink, red, even purple--I've seen them all, and they're all normal.
- Most of us have "outie" nipples, but a few of us have inverted nipples that are shy until aroused. If your nipples have turned inward forever, no worries, but if one has suddenly ducked inside, see your doc for a check-up--it may be the first sign of a lump or cancer.
- Hair around the areola is normal. If you think it's unsightly feel free to pluck away, or stay au natural.
- Glands around the areola can get blocked and form a small
cyst--sort of like nipple pimples. Try warm compresses, or even a
topical acne medication.
- If you decide to get one (or both) of your girls pierced, please be careful some women say it takes a year for them to feel completely healed after a piercing. Even Christina thinks it's not such a great idea anymore...and we won't even talk about Janet.
Do any of you have any nipple concerns?
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