Vaginal Myths: If Our “Lips” Could Talk

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We’ve been with her since before ever seeing the light of day. Sometimes she is our best friend and other times she can be our worst enemy. She makes us happy, worried and frustrated. We touch her, clean her, take care of her and yet know so little about her. Our vagina, as close as we are to it, is still such a mystery to both woman and man alike. So many myths and rituals have been professed, written and practiced about the vagina, but what would our yonis reveal if our “lips” could talk?

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The more sex you have, the bigger/looser the vagina. In a perfect world, a man’s penis would shrink a half an inch and a woman’s vagina would stretch just as much with each new sex partner.  And of course, our “sex numbers” would easily be revealed. Thank Mother Nature that this isn’t the case! Contrary to popular knowledge, our vagina has the ability to stretch over 200 times her size and snap back into shape quicker than Queen Bey after she had beautiful Blue Ivy.

You need to douche, and/or use scented super soaps to ensure a clean cooter. Let’s nip this one in the bud real quick. Your sweet baby vagina is one hell of an organ. Not only does she make you feel all warm and tingly, but she also cleans herself with little to no help. In all actuality, the use of douches and fancy schmancy soaps may be more harmful than good. “Douching can interfere with the vagina’s pH levels, reducing its acidity and setting the stage for bacterial infections,” states Dennis Thompson of HealthDay News.

Shaving is sexier and healthier. HA! Got emmm! Though the whole “Brazilian wax” thingie has become much more popular with the release of C-List celebrity sex tapes, it doesn’t mean it’s what our men or vaginas want. After polling 10 men, only 2 expressed the urge for a hairless vaginal area. John, age 32, stated, “I like a tiny bit of hair down there. Something about a bald vagina seems pubescent and creepy.” Guess a little hair never hurt anyone…including your vajayjay.

Discharge? Ew! Doctor we have a problem? Right? Wrong again. As we previously learned, our vaginas are smarter than the average genital and there is a method to both her madness and wetness. Discharge, as long as it is clear and has no foul odor, is both natural and normal. Thompson states, “A healthy vagina will secrete small amounts of discharge to keep itself clean, much as saliva is produced to help cleanse your mouth.” So next time, rather than whining about having to wear a panty liner, thank biology for making your love button such a health freak.

There you have it ladies. A little light shed on our lady parts that are usually kept in the dark (unless we are on a nude beach). Nevertheless, we here at EGL have no medical expertise and thus leave you with this last piece of advice: if she smells, looks or feels uncomfortable, please see your closest GYN.

By: Viola Monroe