Is it normal to be comfortable with AGAB but dislike your genitals??

[mimephobia]

Hi there everyone this is my first post here in scarleteen! So I have been dealing with this constant eugh with my body as a woman. I love being a woman I feel confident I identify as a woman it's just the fact I feel so grossed out about my you know what. I think about it often like it's weird. a bit tmi but I am hypersexual but I just cant find myself able to masturbate because of how I dont like the anatomy of my vagina. Is this maybe an experience others feel? because I hope im not alone

[CaitlinEve]

Hi mimephobia, welcome to Scarleteen!

This is not unusual, even in cis individuals! There's even been scientific studies about it! Our society conditions AFAB individuals to be hyper-aware of their genitals and how they look (ie. 'innie' vs 'outie', loose vs tight, etc.). I would describe what you're talking about as a type of body dysmorphia (not dysphoria, since you are confident in your gender). You are definitely not alone in this.