23 Things You Should Know about Your Vagina
Right girlfriends, I have collected what I hope are
all the essential things you should know about your vagina. It’s not
usually a subject we talk about amongst friends, and oft times we are
too embarrassed to seek advice from a medical professional. It’s also
hard to admit we might be a wee bit ignorant about the most intimate
part of our body. Here are the essential things you should know about
your vagina.
1. VULVA VARIETY
The first of the things you should know about your vagina is that
there is no right or wrong ‘look.’ The vulva are the outer lips of your
vaginal area and every woman’s vulva is different. You might have plump,
curvy vulva or thin, elegant vulva. Embrace your shape – all vulva are
beautiful and unless you are in discomfort or a porn star, there‘s no
reason to consider labiaplasty (vaginal rejuvenation surgery).
2. PEE IS FOR PENIS
Men urinate through their penis. However, women do not pee through
their vagina. Your bladder empties through the urethral opening, which
is under the clitoris and above the vaginal opening.
3. CLOTS ARE NORMAL
Menstrual blood can sometimes be a bit freaky as it doesn’t flow like
blood from elsewhere in the body. This is because the ‘blood’ is
actually uterine lining. The womb lining is rich with blood in readiness
to make a safe and healthy home for a fetus, so clotted blood is normal
during your period. You need not be concerned unless the clots are
large, heavy and bleeding is prolonged.
4. DISCHARGE IS NORMAL TOO
Another of the things to know about vaginas is that discharge is
completely natural, but there’s also no need to be concerned if you
don’t have any. The amount of discharge varies greatly from woman to
woman and also varies at different times during the menstrual cycle. If,
however, you have itching, burning and odor together with discharge, it
is best to seek medical attention.
5. DEAD END
Your vagina is a two way street but it is a cul-de-sac. The vagina
leads to the womb and nowhere else. Anything entering your vagina cannot
access anywhere else in your body. If you have lost something in your
vagina you can retrieve it but never use any kind of tool. And always,
always remember to take out the last tampon of your period, otherwise
you put yourself at great risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome
6. FALL OUT
One of the facts about vaginas you may not know is that it can “fall
out.” In what is known as a pelvic prolapse, your vagina can turn inside
out and hang between your legs. But no need to fret – it can be
corrected.
7. LIKE A VIRGIN
Sorry girls, but once it’s gone, it stays gone. Losing your virginity
is a one-time only offer. Losing your virginity refers to the breaking
of the hymen, a membrane that partially closes the vagina – and yes, it
can be broken by things other than penile penetration, but you remain a
virgin until your first act of sexual intercourse.
8. MUSCLEBOUND
Your vagina is a muscle and contracts and stretches just like other
muscles do. And just like other muscles, if you don’t use them, you lose
them. Regular sex is enough of a workout, but post-menopause, the
fragile vaginal tissue is prone to scarring and shrinking, so if you’re a
lady of a certain age and don’t have a partner for a prolonged period
of time, it is best to invest in a battery-operated boyfriend.
9. WOW- STRETCHY
While on the subject of muscles, the vagina muscle is incredibly
stretchy for birthing. This can leave you feeling loose. If your vagina
isn’t as tight as you like, or is suffering from being a bit goosey
loosey after you’ve had kids, vaginal exercises can do wonders. Known as
Kegel exercises, get to work by contracting and relaxing 10 times for 3
sets a few times a day. If you’re not sure, try to stop the flow of
urine when you pee – that will demonstrate exactly what you need to be
doing.
10. TO DOUCHE OR NOT TO DOUCHE?
There is no need to douche. Another of the things to know about your
vagina is that it has a signature smell that is unique to you. Why would
you want to mask that smell with douches that smell like rose petals or
the ocean? If you are douching because you have a particularly strong
odor and it is accompanied by discharge, it could be the sign of an
infection, so instead of reaching for a douche spray, seek medical
advice.
11. LUBRICATION
You are not abnormal if you need to use lubricant during sex and many
women experience this as they age. A #dry vagina can make sex
uncomfortable and a real turn off. There are plenty of lubricants –
synthetics like KY Jelly or natural ones like Astroglide, which is made
from coconut oil. Turn your dry problem into fun by using flavored
lubes.
12. OUCH
You should not feel pain when you have sex. One of the obvious facts
about your vagina is that it is specifically designed for sex. That is
its function. Don’t put up with painful sex and do not suffer in silence
– see your gynecologist or MD.
13. EJACULATION
One of the controversial facts about vaginas is female ejaculation.
Yes, females ejaculate. And again, it doesn’t make you abnormal if you
don’t or haven’t yet. There are two explanations of female ejaculation.
If your ejaculation is a small amount and of a milky consistency, it is
likely a discharge from the paraurethral glands in response to orgasm.
If it is a decent amount it is more likely to be urine caused by
contractions of the bladder. In many cases it is a combination of both.
14. ORGASMS
Not every woman experiences orgasm and few attain it purely from
penetration. Orgasm is usually generated by clitoral stimulation either
with the fingers or finding the perfect position during penetration. The
reason the rabbit vibrator is so successful is because it provides the
perfect combination of penetration and clitoral stimulation at the same
time.
15. G-SPOT
One of the things you should know about your vagina is, although you
have a G-Spot, it isn’t always easy to find. Many women spend their
sexual lives searching for that elusive sweet spot that is meant to be
the key to orgasm. Apparently, the best way to find it is stimulate the
front wall of your vagina using come hither motion with your finger.
But, if you can’t locate it, it won’t stop you having great sex.
This is one of these unforgiving facts about vaginas. Vaginal farts
(aka varts) are normal, healthy and absolutely nothing to worry about –
albeit they can be somewhat embarrassing.
17. STIS
Your vagina is precious and you should treat it with respect. Did you
know that you can catch sexually transmitted diseases and infections
even if you use condoms? During sex, the vulva are exposed to and come
into contact with the genital area and scrotum, which may be infected
with herpes, genital warts, chlamydia or worse. Rule – choose your
partners carefully and seek medical help at the very first sign of any
symptoms of an STI.
18. SEX IS HEALTHY
Safe sex is good for you. Sex can put a smile on your face but it can
also reduce your risk of heart disease, bolster your immune system,
reduce your risk of breast cancer, improve your fitness, help you sleep,
lower stress levels, make you appear more youthful and improve your
self esteem.
19. FASHION ACCESSORY
Although the vagina is not usually a topic of conversation and is
still kept private and under wraps, it has in more recent times become a
part of the body where appearance is now more considered. There’s a
multitude of choices if you want to “decorate” your vagina – waxing,
piercing, tattooing, and shaving. Your choice!
20. SMEAR TEST
The last of the things you should know about your vagina that I want
to share with you is about Pap smear tests. Grit your teeth and bear
with because it’s important as it tests for cervical cancer. However,
bear in mind that what it doesn’t test for is ovarian cancer, uterine
cancer or any non-vaginal but connected areas.
21. IT GETS WRINKLES TOO
As we age, our face isn’t the only thing that does. Our vaginas can
develop wrinkles especially as we near age 45 or 50. This happens simply
because our skin loses muscle tone and the labia changes in appearance.
It becomes less plump, because less estrogen is being produced in the
body. The labia are the fatty pads of the vagina that house collagen.
Collagen is the fibers of the skin that show wrinkles, or help us
look youthful. When estrogen decreases, collagen production dissipates,
which leads to wrinkles.
22. IT CAN CHANGE COLORS
Again, our face isn’t the only thing that ages with time. Just like
we develop age spots, so does our vagina. The skin of the vulva lighten
or darken in color. It’s nothing to be afraid of, and most likely, the
change is hardly noticeable.
23. G-SPOT OR C-SPOT
The G-spot of the vagina is often discussed as being the spot that
causes a woman to orgasm. Men see it as their mission to help find a
woman’s G-spot during intercourse, and most women are familiar with
their own. Yet, what neither most men or women know, is that although
the G-spot is real, it is actually just the clitoris of the vagina and
really not some secret hidden part that exists on its own. I guess we
should possibly start calling it the C-spot?
I hope you’ve found these facts about vaginas educational. Do you have any others you’d like to share, or any questions?
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