9 TYPES of NIPPLES and their characteristics

Just as there are different types of breasts, depending on their size and shape, there are also different types of nipples and these are some of them, according to various classifications (size, shape, quantity, etc).

• Common nipples (normal nipple).
• Flat or short nipples.
• Pseudo-inverted nipples.
• Inverted or retracted nipples.
• One-sided nipples.
• Large nipples.
• Supernumerary nipples or polythelia (accessory nipple).
• Hairy or hairy nipples.
• Nipples with marked Montgomery glands.

Many people who wonder what is the normal shape of the nipples to know if theirs are or not, especially if it may affect some aspect of their health or not, they also wonder about the different nipple colors.

The truth is that there are different ones, as many as skin tones. However, the color of the nipples is usually a shade darker than that of the areola or the skin of the rest of the body. There are them from very dark to very light and there are nipples that have a more pinkish tone and others that turn more brown.

In most women the color tone of the nipple is darker than in the rest of the breast for a simple sexual and reproductive trait. For example, in this way, when the time comes for breastfeeding, it is easier for babies to locate you to suckle.

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Do youWhat a normal nipple looks like? The most natural and widespread way around the world is in which these protrude a little, not staying flush with the areola or being noticeable.

In addition, this hardens when stimulated, either by touch or by temperature, and then they can stand out and be noticed a little more. Its average size is one centimeter or little more. You can see them in the cover images and below.

The flat or short nipples They are shorter or smaller than the normal ones, although the areola does not have to be smaller. What’s more, do not protrude from the areola, are at the same level, except if stimulated by touch or temperature.

In this case, there is also no health aspect to worry about and they are also a very widespread type.

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East nipple type It is the one that is hidden in the areola, that is, it has been placed inwards internally in the areola. The inverted, sunken, or retracted nipples they never protrude, so even if they are stimulated, they do not harden or come out, they always stay inwards. When these cases occur, it usually happens in both nipples.

There are surgeries and some techniques, such as the placement of a nipple piercing to solve this problem, whether it is done because it has caused a dermal or gland problem, or if it is for aesthetics. In addition, it can be applied in cases of sunken nipples or inverted, but also pseudo-inverted and flat or short. Here we explain more about How to correct flat or inverted nipple.

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The pseudo-inverted nipples They are the ones that look a lot like sunken or inverted nipples, but they don’t get as deep into the areola.

These are embedded in the areola, but unlike the retracted ones, as we have seen before, when stimulated they do harden and stick out without problems.

To have one-sided nipples It does not mean that there is only one, but that each one has a shape. Specifically, it occurs in cases where there is only an inverted nipple or withdrawn and the other is flat or normal.

In these cases, many people choose to match them by placing the piercing in the inverted one. If you decide to get one, whether you have this type of nipple or not, we recommend reading this article about How to care for a nipple piercing.

This type of nipple is medically known as polythelia and commonly as nipples accessories or supernumeraries. This case occurs when a person has more than two nipples. In principle, they do not pose any problem or risk to health.

Normally, apart from the two of the two breasts, there is a third nipple smaller near another or in some area of ​​the breast itself. However, there are cases where one or more supernumerary nipples They have appeared on other parts of the body such as the belly, the back and even the sole of the foot. It is an area of ​​skin in which the cells have reproduced forming tissue of this type, exactly the same as in the breasts, but this can be more or less developed and are usually smaller, but there are cases in which they are a normal nipple size.

The nipples are usually only a few centimeters long, but there are large ones. In fact, there is nipples that measure up to 20 cm. This does not suppose no inconvenience to health.

There may only be a problem with breastfeeding because it is too big for the baby. However, there are solutions, such as the use of a nipple former, which helps to pick it up so that the little one can latch on well to suckle.

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Although it is much more common in men, nipples with hair on the areola or around the nipple they also occur in women. The amount of hair is highly variable and often depends on hormonal levels. A greater amount of hair is also much more common in men than in women.

Thus, in women, it is totally normal to have fine hair or some isolated hair on the breasts, especially near the nipples, but there are also more, just as there are men with a lot of hair on the chest and others who hardly have any.

This aspect can have any of the above types of nipples, that is to say, in addition to having its own color and one or more of the commented shape features, these glands can be very marked or, on the contrary, not notice anything.

Montgomery glands, areolar glands or Montgomery’s tubercles are on all nipples, both in women and men, and are located in the areola, around the entire nipple. In women they have a more relevant role in the lactation period, since secrete a lubricating liquid that provides a protective layer on the areola, protecting the breast against infections and the dryness of the areolas and the appearance of unwanted cracks during lactation. In addition, the smell of this substance stimulates the appetite of nursing babies and guides them to find their mother’s breast and feed.

Thus, although they may give the nipple a rough or bumpy look, these glands have a clear function. However, having them more or less marked does not mean anything special, because even if they are not very large they can fulfill their function without problems.

If you ever wondered Why do I have pimples on my nipple, This is one of the possible answers, but in this other article we will tell you more.

As you can see, there are so many types of nipples that no two are the same.

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This article is merely informative, at oneHOWTO we do not have the power to prescribe any medical treatment or make any type of diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor in the case of presenting any type of condition or discomfort.

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