Female vagina anatomy

The structure of the genitals is very complex and sensitive. No other organ in the human body undergoes significant changes every month like the vagina. The stratum corneum of the private parts is relatively thin, but it is protected by hair. In addition to the normal sebaceous glands, there are many special sebaceous glands under the hair of the private parts.

Maintain the pH value and moisturizing and protective function of the private parts skin. These glands also secrete sweat, but unlike ordinary sebaceous glands, they first accumulate secretions in the glands like mammary glands, and then secrete them out, and they change with the menstrual cycle. The secretion will be more abundant before menstruation, so if blockage occurs during this period, it is more likely to cause infection or acne. If the situation is serious, it may even cause cysts. The private parts and vagina are a very acidic environment with a pH value of about 4. There are a lot of Lactobacillus in the female vagina that maintain the healthy environment of the vagina. Other bacteria and fungi are very few in number under normal circumstances. If they are affected by foreign factors, they may cause bacteria proliferation and infection. Therefore, it is very important to maintain the normal growth of these beneficial bacteria in the daily maintenance or cleaning habits of the private parts.

Understand the structure of your genitals, labia minora, urethral opening, and related parts of the vagina. You can also use a bathroom mirror to check and learn more about physiological structures so that you can detect problems earlier.

Wash sanitary napkins frequently after menstruation, and try not to wear tight clothes with poor breathability before and after menstruation, such as leather jackets, leather pants, jeans, and tights. In addition, cotton products are best. New underwear must be cleaned before wearing.

In a healthy state, the frequency of cleaning the vulva should not exceed twice a day. Cleaning refers to cleaning the vulva, not the vagina. You can rinse the vulva with warm water and then wipe it with a clean towel. Under normal circumstances, the female vagina does not need to be cleaned at all. There are a lot of beneficial bacteria in the vagina, and the vagina itself will maintain cleaning work. Therefore, there will usually be some uneven, light white small amounts of secretions, which are caused by normal vaginal self-cleaning. Frequent vaginal washing in the absence of infection may increase the chance of bacterial and fungal infection.