Vulva and vagina are not the same + 8 more facts about the female genital organ

Perhaps 10-20 years ago it was indecent to talk about the vagina and even pronounce this word out loud. Today, many women, on the contrary, have begun to study their bodies more closely and ask questions. Why can an unsuitable penis size cause pain and discomfort during sexual intercourse? Can a tampon get stuck in the vagina? Why does hair grow on the genitals?

The answers to these and other questions can be found below. And many facts will surprise you…

Many people confuse these two concepts, believing that they are synonyms. In fact, the vulva and the vagina are completely different concepts. The vagina is a muscular channel that connects the uterus to the outside world. The vulva is the part of the penis that is visible from the outside, that is, the pubis, labia and clitoris. Roughly speaking, the vulva is outside, the vagina is inside.

A woman's vagina has a truly unique property – it knows how to self-clean. Vaginal cells are renewed every 96 hours. In the process, harmful bacteria and fungi are rejected (sexually transmitted pathogens are exceptions). At the same time, additional cleansing can even harm a woman's health. Often, intimate hygiene products lead to a violation of the vaginal microflora. As a result, beneficial bacteria that protect the sexual organ from diseases may disappear.

To be more precise, she is almost insensitive. Since the vagina is anatomically part of the birth canal, it is almost completely devoid of nerve endings. This feature is laid down by nature for the purpose of easy childbirth. If it were not for this feature, then during childbirth a woman would experience incredible pain, hundreds of times stronger than in reality.

Only about 15% of women are able to feel a touch on the walls of the vagina. That is why women can use tampons — the hygiene item is completely not felt inside. By the way, women often even forget about him. However, this is very dangerous and can lead to toxic shock syndrome.

In the 50s, gynecologist Ernst Grafenberg put forward a theory about the existence of a unique point in the vagina, the stimulation of which brings incomparable pleasure. Since then, many men have almost devoted their lives to the search for the mysterious G-spot! But no research has been able to confirm Granberg's theory.

In scientific circles, they tend to believe that in the place indicated by the gynecologist, increased stimulation of the branches of the clitoris is possible. But there can be no question of any separate organ, because the vagina, as we already know, is almost devoid of nerve endings.

A tampon stuck in the vagina is the fear of many women. But doctors reassure the fair sex: even if the thread of the tampon somehow comes off, it will definitely not "run away". The cervix opens exclusively during childbirth, while the rest of the time it is tightly compressed. Therefore, a tampon located in the vagina can be removed independently. In rare cases, you may need the help of a gynecologist.

In 2014, a study was conducted that confirmed the relationship between the size of the clitoris and the likelihood of achieving orgasm. It turned out that women with a relatively small clitoris are much less likely to have an orgasm during vaginal sex. The location of the clitoris also matters — if it is located at a sufficiently large distance from the vaginal opening, additional stimulation with fingers or sex toys may be required to achieve orgasm.

The size of the vagina is individual for each woman. On average, when not excited, its depth is 7-12 cm. In the excited state , this indicator increases to 13-16 cm . It is noteworthy that the taller a woman is, the longer her vagina is when aroused. For example, in girls with a height of 160 cm, the length of the vagina in a relaxed and excited state will be 8.3 and 16.5 cm, respectively. For those who are above 180 cm, these indicators will already be equal to 8.5 and 19.5.

It follows that in an excited state, the vagina can easily accommodate a medium-sized penis, and at the same time the girl will not experience any discomfort. If, at the time of sexual intercourse, the partner is insufficiently excited, the vaginal walls will be compressed and further actions may be accompanied by unpleasant sensations and even pain.

Many people are concerned about the question of why pubic hair grows? It's not for nothing that they appeared there. Fortunately, nature is smart and does nothing just like that. Pubic hair has an important purpose — it is a kind of barrier that protects against the penetration of microbes and bacteria into the vagina. In addition, the hair retains sweat, grease, dirt and small specks. Therefore, complete hair removal is necessary only if you are going to shine on the beach in microbikini.

I bet you've heard this phrase many times. Of course, it can be interpreted both literally and figuratively… It has long been known that sperm from different men differs in taste, and very often these characteristics are influenced by food that enters the stomach. It turns out that it's the same with women: the smell coming from the vagina can be influenced by food and drinks that a woman has consumed. For example, fruits give the secretions a sweet pleasant aroma, and vegetables - bitter and sharp.