The vagina is an elastic, muscular canal with a soft, flexible lining that provides lubrication and sensation. The vagina connects the uterus to the outside world. The vulva and labia form the entrance, and the cervix of the uterus protrudes into the vagina, forming the interior end.
Picture of the female reproductive system
The vagina receives the penis during sexual intercourse and also serves as a conduit for menstrual flow from the uterus. During childbirth, the baby passes through the vagina (birth canal).
The hymen is a thin membrane of tissue that surrounds and narrows the vaginal opening. It may be torn or ruptured by sexual activity or by exercise.
People used to say what you don’t know wouldn’t kill you; I have always doubted the authenticity of such statements, but one sure thing is – any knowledge about sex and the human organ is important.
13 Things You Should Know About The Vagina
1. Condoms can protect you from certain STD’s but definitely not all. Herpes and HPV can also be spread from skin to skin contact. If the skin of the vulva can still touch infectious skin of the scrotum then that’s quite enough contact.
2. The vagina is like a bicep, if not in use it could be lost, though this doesn’t hold much till after menopause stage. If the vagina is well tended then it could be active till old age even.
3. The vagina usually lets you know when something is wrong; so don’t be shy to see a doctor when you notice unusual things like a bloody discharge when not in your period, smelly discharge or considerable difference in consistency and amount.
4. There is no such thing really as a standard vagina or vulva; if you feel yours is slightly different then do not worry; some just hang down, some are tucked up neatly inside, some are long, some are short, some are even, some aren’t. The interesting thing is they are all beautiful. You’re perfect just the way you are.
5. When aroused, the vagina can swell to half its normal size. There is a muscular tension in the body when a woman is aroused and that tension can draw the uterus upwards causing more space in the length of the vagina.
6. The clitoris isn’t only that outward part of the flesh that you can touch; research indicates that it extends down underneath the skin along either side of the vulva. However, the clitoris can be stimulated by touching that outward flesh.
7. The healing of a vagina could take up to 6 months after childbirth.
8. If you lose something in there, it could be retrieved; nothing can get lost in there, the cervical wall would prevent it from entering your body.
9. Your menstrual flow is supposed to clot. As long as you’re not losing too much blood, small clots during your period should not bother you. Clots are just nature’s way of keeping you from bleeding too much. But if you experience haemorrhage or large clot then you should see your doctor.
10. Don’t worry when you experience vaginal farts especially during or after sex, they are normal.
11. Kegel exercises would help you a lot. After childbirth, it’s natural to feel loose down there; kegel exercises are a good way of keeping your vagina in shape. Kegel exercises are also effective in strengthening the surrounding pelvic floor muscles for better orgasms.
12. You know why the clitoris has a lot to do with your attaining orgasm? The clitoris has more nerve endings than any other part of the body.
13. What you eat is believed to have a slight effect on the way you smell down there. Foods with strong odours like garlic are believed to have a harsh effect, in the sense that it can translate to a smell in the vaginal area.
Now, if you love him enough to part your legs and let him do oral, then you should love him enough to keep it fresh, clean and tasty for him.
A few tips below:
What you eat will affect how you taste when he goes down on you. A great idea is pineapple juice – but any other fruits are good for your smell and taste down there.
Also recommended: apples, celery, yogurt, red grapes, cranberry juice, lots of water, mint, watermelon, strawberries. Basically, anything that grows that isn’t smelly.
However, stay away from alcohol – asparagus, fish, crabs and spicy food will make you smell funny. Medications can also cause a bad “scent”.
A mixture of milk almonds, milk and honey can make you taste sweet.
So, now that you know, Let the fun begin!
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