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another sexpert - Didn't keep the name of the author - so if it’s you - let me
know so I can credit you.
10 Wonderful Things You Should Know About Your Vagina
Consider this an ode to your amazing anatomy
You
probably already know your vagina is seriously impressive.
This
amazing body part can bring about intense pleasure, annoying pain, and even
another tiny human being. In short, it's pretty awe-inspiring. That's why we
think it's crucial to stay on top of everything going on below the belt.
Need
a primer? Read on for all the fascinating facts:
It
can handle a pretty intense workout.
"The
muscular tone of the vagina is so strong," says Alyssa Dweck, M.D.,
co-author of V is For Vagina. On a related note,
kegels are seriously effective at strengthening the surrounding pelvic floor
muscles for more intense orgasms. Could there be any better reason to exercise?
Your
diet may affect how things smell down there.
While
there hasn't been much research on the topic, anecdotal evidence suggests that
your scent can vary during ovulation and even when you eat something pungent
like garlic, says Dweck.
The clitoris has more nerve endings than
anywhere else on the body
No wonder it's like the
control center of your orgasm!
Your vagina actually expands during sex.
Ever wonder how it can seem pretty shallow when you're putting
in a tampon but can also accommodate even a well-endowed guy? It's called
vaginal tenting, says Dweck, and it's when the inner two-thirds of your vagina
increase in length and width when you're aroused. Seriously, vagina, you never
fail to impress us.
Not all lady parts are created equal.
In fact, some clitorises may be a little closer
to or farther from the vaginal opening. A brand-new study found that women whose clitorises were farther away from the vaginal
opening were more likely to have trouble orgasming (probably due to decreased
stimulation). But don't worry, these nine positions practically
guarantee an orgasm.
It tells you when it's baby-making time.
"It's incredibly cool that your vagina
will let you know when it's the optimal time to get pregnant," says Dweck.
"The cervical mucus during ovulation is clear, rubbery, and
stretchy." If you're not taking oral contraceptives (which interfere with
this process), watch out for this pretty cool sign from below.
It
allows for so many different types of pleasure.
All those pleasure-packed areas in the vagina mean you
can have four different
kinds of orgasms (clitoral, vaginal,
blended, and multiple). Correct us if we're wrong, but can't guys only have one
kind of orgasm? Yeah, thought so.
One
word: childbirth.
"It's an unbelievable fact that the vagina can allow a
10-plus-pound baby to come through it and still come back to a normal size,"
says Dweck. The healing process generally takes about six months post-baby, but
that's still pretty impressive considering what the body part went through. And
because we know you're wondering, check out what sex really feels like after you have a baby.
There's no such thing as a "normal" vagina.
From the vulva to the labia, they come in all
shapes and sizes, so don't fret about being perfect below the belt.
Your vagina is so self-sufficient, it even cleans itself.
In fact, many intra vaginal products and washes can
increase your risk of bacterial and yeast infections by throwing your pH levels out of whack. So stick to regular
soap and water, and let your lady parts do their own thing. There are probably
more bacteria in your mouth than in your vagina, says Dweck.
For more need-to-know info, check out our ultimate
guide to your vagina.
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