coverSUBSCRIBE
Close

HEALTH

Your Bod

When it comes to nipples, what's normal?

This is really embarrassing, but is having inward nipples normal? Do I have to get surgery or something?

 

Nipples are kind of like belly buttons. They can be “innies” or “outies.” Although you don’t hear about them much, inverted nipples are actually fairly common. Girls and guys can have them, and it can affect one or both or your nipples.

So what’s the cause? There are actually a number of factors that contribute to the way your nipples look. Two common causes of inverted nipples are scar tissue and a shorter milk duct. Both draw the nipple back instead of letting it stick out.

The biggest problem a severe case of inverted nipples can cause involves breastfeeding—and we’re betting (and hoping) that’s far from your mind right now.
While you can get surgery to “fix” your nipples, it’s painful and usually unnecessary. There’s no reason to be worried unless this inversion is a very sudden, recent occurrence, or you’re experiencing pain. If you are concerned, though, it’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor. It never hurts to make sure you’re healthy!

We want to hear from you! Send us your weirdest body questions here (seriously, we'll answer anything!) and it just might get featured.

POSTED IN , ,

by Mary Hojnoski | 2/1/2016
share
heart

LOVE THIS

Enter your nature girl era 🌸

The best way to escape the stress of the holidays? Snag our enchanting new Bestie Book Club pick, Greenwild (plus the sequel!) and get inspired to reconnect with Mother Nature. Click HERE to check out the book and read along with us! 

FREE STUFF

Win! Tree Hut self-care bundle

One pampered pair will score a Tree Hut self-care bundle (worth $200!). A lucky gal and her bestie will win everything you need for a head-to-toe refresh sesh: buttery moisturizers, sugar scrubs, soothing body washes and more—all in the yummiest scents. Enter to win here!