Lesser Known Facts About The Vagina

By Moureen N

There are several slang terms for female anatomy, from “lady bits” to “hoo-ha.” Misinformation and even harmless mislabeling are unfortunately pervasive even among adult women. The human reproductive system receives the least amount of attention compared to other systems in the human body. Even while many people recognize their significance in mating and procreation, nothing more is known about them.

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Despite common opinion, women who engage in sex regularly do not end up with “loose” genitalia. When women feel sexually excited, their vagina softens and opens in anticipation of having sex, but after having fun, everything returns to normal. Why does my cervix seem so loose? A combination of becoming older and having a baby.

A newborn is coated with microorganisms from the mother’s vagina on its journey out. These bacteria aid in milk digestion and have a role in blood coagulation. Therefore their introduction to a developing infant is expected to have significant benefits. In the long run, this might benefit kids’ health since studies have shown that babies delivered naturally do better than those born through C-sections.

In societies where it is expected that a bride-to-be is virginal, some modern women have their hymens surgically repaired. Some women go so far as to implant a gelatin capsule containing artificial blood into their vagina after surgery so that they would have more “convincing” outcomes when they engage in sexual activity.

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Even though the G-spot is often characterized as being located on the front wall of the vagina approximately a third of the way in, physicians have not yet found definitive evidence that the G-spot is a separate anatomic place. As a consequence, it has been called a “gynecological UFO” since there have been many reports of its “sightings” but no conclusive evidence of its actual existence.