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Anatomy
Vagina
More than just an elastic, muscular tube that connects the uterus to the outside world!
The vagina plays a very important role in reproduction and sexual pleasure. What is a bit lesser known is that the vagina is not referring to the entire female genital structure. It is specifically the stretchy, muscular tube between the bladder and rectum connecting the uterus to the exterior of the body via the vaginal opening in the vulva. When referring to the vagina in a reproductive context, it is the canal through which penetrative intercourse occurs and semen begins its journey. Menstrual blood is released through the vagina and babies travel through it to be delivered. Atop the vagina is a small canal called the cervix that connects the uterus to the vagina. It generally stays closed for protective purposes but opens to allow the passage of semen, menstrual blood, or baby.
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On the sexual pleasure side of things, the vagina plays an important role. Besides the powerful clitoris, it is one the main ways vagina owners experience pleasure. Penetration via penis, fingers, or toys generates pleasure through a combination of pressure, texture, and friction. While the vagina ranges from 2 to 5 inches in length (average of around 3.6 in), during arousal blood flow increases and the vagina elongates and lubricates to allow for comfortable and pleasurable penetration.
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While the vagina is amazingly stretchy, it does not become permanently "stretched out" from penetration or childbirth. The elastic tissue and muscles, like any other, will return to their original shape. What can happen is the pelvic floor and vaginal muscles can weaken due to age, multiple births, or injury and change how sexual response occurs. This can be remedied with simple exercises (like Kegels) or therapy. ​​​​​​​​​
The vagina is home to a couple erogenous zones, one rather well-known and one much less so. The G-spot has experienced a lot of attention over recent decades despite being aware of its existence for much longer. It is named after the German gynecologist Ernst Gräfenberg since he was the first to describe the area's pleasure potential in the 1950's. The G-spot, G-area really, is an area of erectile tissue and nerves, including the urethral sponge and the clitoral nerve network. It can be said the that G-spot is really an extension of the clitoris itself and is stimulated with firm pressure and massage from just inside the vagina. TAP/CLICK HERE to learn more about how to stimulate the G-area.
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A lesser known erogenous zone that has been gaining recent attention is located at the end of the vagina. Here the cervix sits as the donut-shaped entrance to the cervical canal and uterus. Running the outer circumference of the cervix is an indentation called a fornix. The forward facing part of this fornix is called the anterior fornix, or the "A-spot" in sexual terms. If massaged/stroked similar to the g-spot, but more gently, it can be pleasurable (even orgasm inducing) to some. Not everyone enjoys this spot, not too dissimilar to the g-spot, and depends on personal preference. It definitely is not as easy to locate or simulate as other hot zones.
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The vagina is often referred to as a "self cleaning oven" as it normally requires little direct intervention to be healthy and clean. It does this through a mucosa layer that protects, lubricates, and regulates pH. It is home to beneficial bacteria that assist in this pH regulation and suppress the growth of bad bacteria. Disruptions to this mucosal layer is often what leads to vaginal health conditions like bacterial vaginosis. Much is still being learned of the vaginal ecosystem to better manage any health issues or causes.
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The vagina provides the necessary lubrication for sexual intercourse or penetration. While there is some lubrication always present, when arousal occurs the vagina produces more. Medical issues, hormonal changes (like menopause), and other factors can greatly impact how much lubricant is produced. Fortunately, this can be easily remedied with an abundance of lubricant options. To learn more about lubricants in general, TAP/CLICK HERE.
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