She received hurtful comments and was bullied by men.
Appearing on the BBC Documentary "My Unusual Vagina" Antonio described her vagina as looking like a 'Big Mac', with labia that hangs down 4 inches from her vagina.
The documentary delves into the world of corrective labiaplasty where people have surgery on their genitals to correct so-called deformities. The NHS only take extreme cases and Antonio was rejected, so she forked over the cash herself, over £3000.
Antonio outlines the abuse she's suffered as a result of her larger labia. She also draws them, outlining the tight 'perfect' vagina in comparison.
Credit BBC Three 'My Unusual Vagina'
Antonio outlines that it's not just celebrities and the media who are advocating the 'designer' vagina, it's also porn! She says it creates an image of what 'sexy' is, and everyone wants to live up to it.
According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the number of cosmetic vaginal surgeries increased five times over the last ten years in the UK.
It's also a growing trend here in Ireland, with many clinics across the country offering you the perfect, tidy vagina. Lot's of women suffer from discomfort during sexual intercourse because of larger or misshapen labia, and childbirth can alter the shape and size of your vagina which can cause further embarrassment. It is an option, but make sure you know all the information. The
Lot's of women suffer from discomfort during sexual intercourse because of larger or misshapen labia, and childbirth can alter the shape and size of your vagina which can cause further embarrassment. It is an option, but make sure you know all your options. The HSE's sexual health services can help with any information you need.
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