The Anatomy of the Vagina And The Female Reproductive Organs

Vagina is the entry way to reproduction but it is also  important for intimacy. Unfortunately many women and men neglect to understand the vagina from an intimacy standpoint. Furthermore,  a question that get asked all the time, especially by men is “what is the biggest size penis a vagina can comfortably accommodate” ? Is a larger penis better? How large is too large? What size penis does a women prefer?

While no two vaginas are exactly the same, the anatomical structure and function of most women’s vagina is similar.

However, there are cases where some parts of our reproductive organs are removed for medical reason. For instance, due to fibroids or cancer some women remove their uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and cervix. In some cases, all of these organs can be removed at the same time . It all depends on the medical reason for the surgical removal.

But if you don’t understand the anatomy of the entire reproductive system and not just the vagina you will not understand why it feels the way it feels to you and/or him.

Whether you plan to have children or not or to be sexually active you should know your own body. It is your responsibility.

Contrary to what you might be thinking, the vagina isn’t everything you have down there. It’s actually just one part of your reproductive system.

So, to avoid confusion and help you understand your anatomy better, here’s an overview of your vagina and female sexual organs.

Labia Majora

The labia majora are the large folds of tissue that cover your external genital organs. If you compare them to men, they are the equivalent of their scrotum. As you get older and have less estrogen, the appearance of you labia of you might change This will be similar to the way your skin changes as you age. Estrogen plumps up the labia . Therefore low estrogen, will cause your labia to wrinkle like your face.

Labia Minora

The labia minora are the smaller folds of tissue that serve as the second layer of protection for the other structures. Unlike the labia majora, they have oil glands that allow them to secrete a lubricating fluid to keep the area comfortable.

Most women don’t have symmetrical inner lips and that’s totally normal. Some women may even have labia minora that extend beyond the labia majora.

Skene’s glands

The Skene’s glands are located on each side of the urethral opening. During female ejaculation, they release a certain type of fluid. This is one reason why they are also referred to as the female prostate glands.

Bartholin’s glands

These glands can be found near the opening of your vagina. They are responsible for releasing the lubricating fluid for your vagina during sexual intercourse or whenever you’re turned on.

Clitoris

The clitoris is that little nub you can find when you spread the lips of your vagina. Containing about 8,000 nerve endings, most women find that stimulating this area is the best and easiest way to orgasm. But you can overstimulate the nerves with a vibrator causing the nerves to become desensitized. Therefore, don’t go too hard with the vibrators.

The clitoris is protected by a flap of skin which is known as the clitoral hood. When you are turned on or aroused, this hood retracts to fully expose the clitoris.

Vaginal Opening/ Canal

This part is called the introitus or vaginal vestibule. This is the part that interest most men because they want to know if they are big enough. It’s the part that opens into your actual vagina and the part where a baby passes during childbirth. It’s also the opening that allows for penile penetration. An unaroused vagina is about 3-4inches long. When aroused the vagina can expand up to 8inches.  The size of an erected penis is about 6inches long and has a girth of about 5inches.

There you go a very aroused vagina can accommodate about 6 inches. Anything bigger than that can be traumatic to the vagina. However, pregnancy, childbirth and aging are few of the conditions that can cause woman’s vagina to become loose. In these cases, the vagina can accommodate even 10 inches. Ultimately, what size penis a woman prefers depends on how loose her vagina is.

The vagina can also expand to accommodate the delivery of a 10lb baby. A baby this big will cause trauma to the vagina and might cause some damage. 

Vaginal wall

If you take a closer look at your vaginal wall, you’ll find that the tissues that make it look similar to the tissues you can find inside your mouth. Its surface has rugae which allows it to expand during sexual intercourse and childbirth. Although it may not look very different post child-birth it will feel different to you and him.

Later on in life, as in menopause, the lack of estrogen will also cause your vagina to feel different.

Hymen

An intact hymen is often considered as a sign of a woman’s virginity. In reality, however, there are non-sexual factors that can cause the hymen to tear. This includes engaging in vigorous exercises and inserting something inside the vagina, like a tampon.

G-spot

You can find the Gräfenberg spot on the anterior side of the vagina. Whenever you are turned on, this area swells up. Some women experience orgasm when this area is stimulated.

Cervix

Your cervix is located between your vagina and uterus. The cervix looks similar to a donut with a hole in its middle. It’s that hole that allows blood to come out during your menstrual period and sperm to get inside the uterus. Some men claim that they can hit the cervix during intercourse. Maybe so? 

It can be visualize during a pelvic exam. At this time you physician can do a pap smear and check for signs of problem such as infection. In addition your cervix position has different location look and feel  throughout your cycle. During ovulation and pregnancy your cervix is high and soft.  Otherwise, it low and hard

For the most part the cervix stays closed. During some diagnostic testing and other cases where the physicians need to see your uterus, they can dilate ( open) the cervix.  Du

Uterus

Shaped like a pear, this muscular organ is just the size of your fist. It’s the organ where a baby grows during pregnancy.

Ovaries

The ovaries are the organs responsible for keeping your eggs. They also play a part in producing your progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone. They have direct effects on your pregnancy and menstrual cycle.

Starting on your puberty, your ovaries release an egg for each cycle. At certain times, they can release more than a single egg. This process only stops when you reach menopause.

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