The unspeakable secrets of women's private parts

10 little secrets of women’s private parts. Many women are embarrassed to talk about the health problems of their private parts. In order to maintain better health, we need to pay more attention to the health of our private parts.

Secret 1: The vagina can also peel

Under the influence of estrogen, the epithelial cells of the vagina can undergo periodic changes and fall off, which is a natural metabolism.

Secret 2: The vagina’s natural defense barrier

The labia minora on both sides of the vulva are often closed, and the front and back walls of the vagina are tightly attached together, forming a natural defense barrier.

Secret 3: The pH value of the vagina is between 3.8 and 4.5

Due to the action of normal bacteria, the acidity and alkalinity of this space is maintained between pH 3.8 and 4.5, so most pathogenic bacteria that adapt to survive in alkaline environments cannot grow and reproduce here.

Secret 4: Hating leucorrhea is also a way to clean your vagina

Due to the presence of leucorrhea, foreign pathogens cannot survive in the vagina, thus keeping the vagina safe. This is medically known as the vaginal self-cleaning effect. This self-cleaning effect is actually due to the large number of beneficial bacteria in the vagina - Lactobacillus vagini. This bacterium can convert the glycogen contained in the keratinized epithelial cells in the vaginal wall into lactic acid, thereby inhibiting the invasion of harmful bacteria into the vagina. However, vaginal lactobacilli cannot grow in a dry environment and can only thrive in a moist state. Leucorrhea just happens to moisten the vagina, which promotes the growth of vaginal lactobacilli and maintains the self-cleaning function of the vagina. From this we can see that normal leucorrhea is not redundant, and the view that leucorrhea is dirty and needs to be "cleaned" is wrong.

Secret 5: The vagina is self-cleaning

"Various glands in the vagina can secrete some fluids to lubricate and clean the vagina," said Lisa Stein, a registered senior nurse in Los Angeles. It should be noted that excessive cleaning of the vagina during bathing will wash away the natural lubricants and probiotics, causing the growth of anaerobic bacteria and mold, leading to abnormal secretion, odor and itching, etc. Therefore, just rinse the vulva and do not use vaginal douches.

Secret 6: The vagina secretes 1.55 grams of fluid in 8 hours

For women of childbearing age, vaginal secretions weigh about 1.55 grams every 8 hours. "If the labia are more obviously everted, there will be more mucus secretion," said Beverly Whipple. "The color of the secretion varies. In most cases, vaginal discharge is white and becomes slightly yellow when dry. If the discharge is green when wet, or if you feel burning and itching in your private parts, and the discharge smells fishy, ​​you need to go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible."

Secret 7: The vagina will "grow longer" under sexual stimulation

Under normal circumstances, the average length of the vagina is 8.5 cm to 12 cm. "After sexual stimulation, the vagina will deform and expand to twice its original size." Sufficient foreplay can further expand the "volume" of the vagina and will also continuously enhance the sexual sensation.

Secret 8: Being moderately busy is healthier

Regular sex not only keeps women younger, but also keeps the vagina healthier. Because having sex exercises the vaginal muscles, helping to keep them tight. In addition, the more mucus secreted due to excitement before sex, the less likely it is to cause damage to the vagina during sex.

Secret 9: The vagina can also develop wrinkles

The appearance of a woman's private parts changes as she ages. Lower estrogen levels make the labia less plump, and the fat pad atrophy and loss of collagen will cause the labia to sag and develop wrinkles. These are all normal physiological changes and will not significantly affect sexual feelings.

Secret 10: Vaginal ejaculation occurs during orgasm

"This is a skill that needs to be learned to master. Once women understand the mechanisms of their bodies, vaginal ejaculation during orgasm will become common. There are many glands next to the urethra, especially when the front wall of the vagina is stimulated, they will secrete fluid." Professor Beverly Whipple of the Sexual Health Research Department of the School of Nursing at Rutter University said that this area composed of glands, blood vessels, nerves and spongy tissue can be described as "women's prostate."