10 Things About Your Vagina You Probably Didn’t Know

Because your vagina is covered with fibromuscular tissues, exercises can be used to strengthen the pelvic floor, which helps prevent problems like localized pain and urinary incontinence.

The vagina is the organ in the female reproductive system that connects the uterus to the outside of the body.

It is made up of a tract covered with delicate mucous membranes that help maintain natural moisture and the necessary acidity to prevent infections.

It also has complex fibromuscular tissues that give it the necessary elasticity for several of its primary functions.

In conjunction with the vulva, this is a fundamental part of the female body, both for reproductive purposes, as well as for sexual pleasure and women’s health.

But there are a few interesting facts that a lot of women still ignore, which could be important to get to know.

Let’s take a look!

1. Your vagina cleans itself

Have you ever noticed that you had vaginal fluid? There are several types of fluids, ranging from transparent to white, which are actually healthy.

The purpose of this fluid is to maintain healthy bacterial flora to eliminate dangerous bacteria, viruses, and old cells that the body could be holding on to.

That’s why you shouldn’t clean it with fragranced soaps, powders, or deodorizing products, because this could be harmful.

2. It can change color

During sexual arousal and pregnancy, blood flow to the genital area changes.  This could cause a slight change in color.

In fact, lower estrogen levels because of menstruation or menopause can cause this same change.

3. It changes size

The vagina changes size during sexual activity and birth. Concentrated blood in the area helps this organ dilate, so it can perform its functions.

So the more sexually active you are, the more likely it is your vagina will get bigger.

4. It can be strengthened

Regularly performing exercises that focus on the pelvic floor helps strengthen muscles in the vagina.

An estimated one out of three women have some sort of dysfunction in their pelvic floor, especially after menopause.

The problem is that this leads to urinary incontinence, bladder pain and burning during urination.

5. It is impossible to lose something in your vagina

The upper part of the vagina is home to the cervix, which has an opening so small that only microscopic materials, like sperm, can make it through.

Anytime something is inserted into this area, it will not go anywhere, because there are no other pathways inside.

But in order to prevent serious infections, we do not recommend keeping sexual objects there for too long.

6. It can come out 

Be careful with this!! There is a condition known as Uterine Prolapse, which can be caused by birth or weakness in the pelvic floor.

It is important that you learn how to identify this, and see a doctor as soon as possible to solve this problem with surgery.

7. It regains elasticity

One characteristic unique to this organ is that is can dilate, but it easily returns to its original size.

While it does become looser during intercourse, after a few minutes it does return to normalcy.

The only things that actually make it softer are changes such as age and the number of births one has.

8. It has the same pH as a glass of wine

Interestingly enough, a healthy vaginal pH is the same as that of a glass of wine.  This can vary between 3.8 and 4.5, while wine has a pH between 3 and 4, according to the variety.

9. It can save lives

Regenerative endometrial cells contained in menstrual blood can be used to treat patients with heart failure.

They’re known as stem cells, and have been shown to provide positive effects in curing cardiac difficulties in a lot of people.

Several treatments and medical studies today are based on this knowledge, to create different types of new bodily cells.

10. The size doesn’t matter

The size of your vagina has absolutely nothing to do with how much you enjoy sexual relations. The average size is about 7.6 cm and they can be as big as 10 cm while excited sexually.

This shows that any kind of penis can be completely inserted, and if your partner is large, you can adapt and become larger as well.

That’s interesting, isn’t it? Remember, if you have any questions, you can always ask a trusted gynecologist.

If you notice any kind of abnormality, see your doctor immediately.