What’s a blue waffle?
Blue waffle disease is an internet hoax. Some research claims that it is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that turns the vaginal area blue. However, experts say there is no such disease, and the information is untrue.
The people who spread this misinformation also claim that blue waffle disease causes other symptoms, such as itching and irritation of the vaginal area and unusual discharge.
This article debunks the rumors about blue waffle disease and highlights the importance of easily available, reliable sexual health information online.
Blue Waffle is a fictional sexually transmitted infection (STI) that’s believed to both turn the vagina blue and disfigure it. It’s also said to originate from women who “get around” and/or their lack of hygiene. People say it only transmits from women to men.
What is a blue waffle?
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Blue waffle’s is totally, completely, 100 percent urban legend. It doesn’t exist. So anything you’ve heard about who has it, its symptoms, or the way it’s spread is made up. And pictures you might have seen of blue waffle’s on the Internet? They’re fake, too.
A lot of the symptoms that are supposedly associated with blue waffle’s — a red or irritated vagina or vulva, unusual or smelly discharge, and itching or burning — could be signs of a condition called vaginitis. Vaginitis is a really common irritation of the vulva or vagina. Click here to learn more about vaginitis. If you think you have vaginitis, it’s important to see a healthcare provider right away.
According to urban legend, blue waffle’s makes parts of your vulva turn blue. Blue waffle’s isn’t real and neither are blue genitals, but darker-colored labia — the lip-shaped parts on either side of the opening of the vagina — are normal. Some people also notice their labia getting darker during puberty. Again, completely normal.
Blue waffle’s isn’t real, but other STDs are, and protecting yourself and your partner is an important part of any sexual relationship. Click here to read about STDs that actually exist, how they’re spread, and how to prevent them.
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