6 Amazing Facts About Your Vagina
5th September, 2022, 6:23 PM
The vagina probably isn't what you think
Statistics shows that 49.6% of the world population are women. That means 49.6% of the world has a vagina but most know little about this essential part
Prepare to learn as we take you on an amazing tour about your vagina
VAGINA IS NOT THE WOMAN'S COLLECTIVE PRIVATE PART
Referring to the vagina as the collective private part of a woman is totally WRONG
Instead, the vagina refers to a specific part of the female reproductive system. It is the muscular tube that runs from the vulva (External Female Genitalia) to the cervix
THE VAGINA CONSISTS OF BACTERIA
Lactobacillus or lactobacilli (plural) is a good bacteria that helps to keep the pH level of the vagina normal. The vagina has a pH level of less than 4.5 which is similar to the pH level of wine. In other words, your vagina is like wine.
When the level of lactobacilli falls the pH level of the vagina tend to rise above 4.5 making it alkaline and ideal for breeding vaginal infections
YOUR VAGINA CHANGES IN EVERY STAGE OF LIFE
As changes occur in every stage of life, the vulva (External Female Genitalia) and vagina also change like thinning of the vulva skin due to hormonal changes of menopause. Darkening of the vulva skin during pregnancy because of the increased blood flow to that area. Dryness of the vagina after menopause because of the drop in estrogen level. Your pubic hair turns grey just like the hair on your head
THE VAGINA IS A SELF CLEANING ORGAN
Sometimes we get too concerned about the cleanliness of our vagina and sometimes do the wrong things.
.The uterus, cervix and vagina produce vaginal discharge which is mainly made up of bacteria and cells. This discharge serves as a cleaning agent for the vagina and protect it from bad bacteria
YOUR VAGINA AND SHARKS ARE ALIKE
Yeah, you read that right. Don't be surprised they really are
The vagina lubricant contains a compound called squalene which is the same compound in the liver of sharks. Surprisingly squalene is also used in many cosmetics products such as sunscreens, hair products, moisturizing lotions
SUMMARY
The vagina is not the collective private part of a woman. Your vagina is a self cleaning organ so do not get too worried about it cleanliness. Rinsing the vulva with mild water is all it needs
Medically reviewed by
Nrs faokunla
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