The most important thing you should know about vaginas:
- The vagina connects the vulva to the cervix.
- As you age, your vagina ages too!
- When you are aroused, blood flows into the vagina to enlarge it and more arousal fluid is produced.
People often use the term vagina to refer to the entire female genital region between the legs, but this is incorrect.
Let’s start by correcting this terminology. The vulva is the correct name for the external parts of the female genitals. This includes the glans of the clitoris, the labia minora and majora , the opening of the urethra and vagina (the introitus), and the surrounding tissue.
What is a vagina?
The vagina is the passageway that connects the vulva and the cervix . This passageway connects the uterus to the outside world. It’s where babies emerge during birth and where menstrual blood flows out during menstruation. It’s also used for insertion, such as with the penis, fingers, female condoms, sex toys, tampons, or menstrual cups .
The vagina can also serve as a gateway to other parts of the body. During sexual intercourse between the penis and vagina, ejaculate is deposited in the vagina, allowing sperm to enter the uterus through the cervix. The vaginal walls can also be used as a route for administering medications and contraceptives, such as intervaginal hormonal creams, the hormonal vaginal contraceptive ring, or vaginal suppositories.