The body of each woman looks different. There are no rules for what a woman’s body should look like. Bodies can differ in, for example:
- skin colour;
- general shape;
- breasts;
- weight;
- height;
- vulva;
- amount and colour of pubic hair and body hair.
Some women shave their pubic hair and body hair, others do not. This is a choice.
The way the body looks is not important for the way it functions.
More information or help needed?
General practitioner
You can talk to a general practitioner about every intimate topic. If necessary, a general practitioner can refer you to a specialised health professional. Refugees who have been granted (temporary) asylum choose a general practitioner in their municipality. Asylum seekers in an asylum seekers’ centre can consult a general practitioner at the centre.
Sense.info
If you are younger than 25, you can contact Sense with questions about contraception, sexuality and STIs. You can do this via email, telephone, online chat or by making an appointment for the Sense consultation hours.