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The vagina is a female reproductive organ that functions as a way out of blood during menstruation and the baby's birth canal during childbirth. Just like other organs of the body, the vagina also varies in shape, size and depth. In addition, the size of the vagina can also change over time.
Know the size and appearance of the vagina
A study published in the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology says that the average depth of a vagina is about 3.77 inches, which is equivalent to 9.6 centimeters (cm), but and that vaginal appearance can vary widely.
In fact, the depth of the vagina (from the opening to the tip of the cervix or cervix) can reach 7 inches or 17.7 cm.
The vagina is the tube that connects the uterus, cervix, and the outer parts of the sex organs, such as the vulva. In the vagina there is a mucosal tissue consisting of special cells that secrete lubricating fluid. This helps the vaginal walls to stretch.
The outer part of the female genitalia that can be seen by the naked eye is the vulva. These parts of the vulva include the mons pubis (pubic hump), labia majora (outer lip), labia minora (inner lip), urethral (urinary tract) openings, clitoris, and vagina. These organs work together to support urination and sexual reproduction.
The size and appearance of the vulva varies from woman to woman. The vulva may be the same color or darker than the rest of the body.
Likewise with the labia majora, the color, size, and shape of the labia majora will be different for each woman depending on the fat tissue content. The length of the labia majora can be about 2.7-4.7 inches or 7-12 cm.
Meanwhile, the size of the clitoris ranges from 0.1-1.3 inches or 5-35 millimeters (mm). However, the size of the clitoris can get bigger or swell when a woman is aroused.
Vaginal size can change
The depth and size of the vagina can change under certain conditions. The vagina can stretch to fit the insertion of a tampon or penis.
When you are excited, more blood will flow to the vagina. This causes the vagina to lengthen and the cervix to lift slightly. This allows the penis or sex toy to enter the vagina.
The average erect penis size is about 33 percent longer than the average depth of the vagina. While the size of the vagina and penis can vary, these organs are usually able to adjust to one another.
A study found that the average erect penis length is more than 5 inches or 13.12 cm. Some women may feel discomfort if their sexual partner has a penis that is larger than average.
This allows the penis or sex toy to go deeper and almost touch the cervix, which can be painful or uncomfortable.
Vaginal changes over time
Research has not found a difference in vaginal depth in women who have given birth and who have not. The appearance of the vagina will not change, because it is located on the inside. In fact, studies have found no relationship between a woman's vaginal depth and her age.
However, the labia may appear smaller over time. This is because the amount of estrogen in the body decreases with age, which can reduce fat and collagen.
The vagina can also change color, becoming lighter or darker with hormonal changes over time.
Some women may feel that something has changed in the vagina after giving birth. While the tissue in the vagina stretches to help the baby out, and this is not permanent.
The study found no difference in vaginal size between women who had given birth and those who had not.
If a woman who has given birth feels a different vagina, doctors usually recommend doing Kegel exercises. This exercise involves squeezing and releasing the muscles used to control urination to help strengthen the pelvic floor.
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