Did you know that, just like people, vaginas come in different shapes?
It's true! The anatomy of every woman is unique, and this extends to the various forms a vagina can take.
Let's explore the nine common shapes, as outlined by Healthline via Kompas.com:
- Inner Labia Long and Dangling: Some women have longer, dangling inner labia that extend beyond the outer labia, giving a distinctive appearance.
- Outer Labia Long and Dangling: In this case, the outer labia is longer, hanging down, which can result in thinner and looser vaginal skin.
- Asymmetrical Labia: An asymmetrical vagina is characterized by one side of the labia appearing longer, thicker, or larger than the other side.
- Inner Lips Protruding: This shape features inner labia that are longer and protrude more than the outer labia, causing them to stick out slightly.
- Curved Outer Lips: Vaginas with curved outer labia resemble an inverted horseshoe with both ends meet, allowing the inner labia to be visible.
- Protruding Outer Lips: Outer labia or majora that protrude gives the vagina a thicker and swollen appearance. However, the skin may seem thin and slightly loose.
- Small and Open Outer Lips: This is a shape where the outer labia or Majora are flat and adhere to the vaginal walls, revealing a bit of the inner labia.
- Small and Closed Labia: This vaginal shape is marked by tightly adhering outer labia. In this form, the inner vaginal lips are usually not visible.
- Equal-sized Inner and Outer Lips: In this case, both the outer and inner labia are of the same size.
It's important to note that there's no "normal" or "abnormal" shape for the vagina. Vaginal shapes can vary based on size, weight, and childbirth history.
Now, addressing a common myth: Does frequent intimacy lead to vaginal looseness?
Renowned sexologist Dr. Boyke Dian Nugraha, aka Dr. Boyke, debunks this idea. He emphasizes that regular intimacy actually trains the vaginal muscles, comparing it to how unused iron rusts.
So, the key is to use it frequently with your partner for a healthy and happy intimate life!