Contents:
- Medical Video: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Vaginas
- Important facts about the vagina
- 1. The vagina can cleanse itself
- 2. Leucorrhoea is normal
- 3. The vagina has an acidic pH
- 4. The shape of each person's vagina is different
- 5. The shape of the vagina can change with age
Medical Video: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Vaginas
What do you think of the vagina as a vagina? Many people may still misinterpret which part of femininity is called a vagina. The vagina is a small hole consisting of muscles that connect the uterus to the outside of the sex organs, such as the vulva. It could be, what you think of the vagina as long as it turns out is the vulva because the vagina is still located deep inside the vulva. Maybe not everyone knows many things about the vagina, so know more about the vagina.
Important facts about the vagina
1. The vagina can cleanse itself
Hygiene around the woman's vagina does need to be properly guarded. Wrong-wrong, the vagina can be affected by diseases, such as those caused by bacteria and fungi. Therefore, it is recommended for women to clean their female area. However, it is not necessary to maintain the cleanliness of the female area douche or special vaginal cleanser.
Yes, it turns out the vagina is able to clean itself. Fluid that comes out of the vagina can clean the vagina from dead cells or other foreign objects, and also protect the vagina from infection. You only need to clean the outside of the vagina with warm water and mild soap (if necessary).
2. Leucorrhoea is normal
Vaginal discharge is a liquid that is released by the vagina to help cleanse and moisturize the area around the vagina. So, not all vaginal discharge is a sign of serious illness. You can see the color of the vaginal discharge. Leucorrhoea with clear colors and clean with not too much amount, is normal.
However, if the vaginal discharge is yellowish or greenish, itchy, smelly, and the amount is unusual, this could be a sign of infection.
3. The vagina has an acidic pH
Women have acidic pH and men have alkaline pH, so the comparison refers to genitals. The vagina has a pH of around 4, while male semen has a pH of around 8. This acidic pH level in the vagina serves to protect the vagina from bacteria or fungi that cause infection. Using a vaginal cleansing product can change the vaginal pH, so you are advised not to use it.
Although it has a different pH, male sperm can survive in the vagina of a woman who has an acidic environment. That's the miracle! There are natural liquids that can neutralize the acidic environment in the vagina, so that sperm can survive in a woman's body. On the other hand, this can also affect vaginal pH if you have too much sex.
4. The shape of each person's vagina is different
What is the shape of a normal vagina like? However, in fact the shape of each person's vagina is different, so it cannot be compared. The shape and size of everything in the vagina can vary from woman to woman, including the vulva, labia, clitoris, and other female organs. Some women have a clitoris closer to the vaginal opening, and others have a clitoris farther from the vagina.
5. The shape of the vagina can change with age
Along with increasing age, the vagina can lose its elasticity and lubrication. This can occur because of hormonal changes at menopause. The vagina can be smaller and narrower in menopausal women who are not sexually aroused. However, if menopausal women remain sexually active, the vagina can maintain its properties better. Therefore, even though you are old, it's a good idea to keep enjoying sex regularly.
