Pain and cramping in the vulva can have multiple causes. Infections like bacterial vaginosis, trichomonas and a yeast infection (or STI) can cause pain down there. Topical irritation from shaving,…
What Does a Transgender Vagina Look Like?
Many transgender people undergo feminizing surgery to feel more like the gender they identify with. This is also called gender affirmation surgery. This can include removing the testicles (orchiectomy), construction…
How Can I Tighten My Vagina With Ben Wa Balls?
Women are often concerned about losing tightness in the vulva due to childbirth and aging. The good news is that the muscles are very elastic and can return to their…
Why is My Vagina Peeling?
The skin of your vulva is sensitive and vulnerable. It can be irritated and flaky from conditions that affect the skin of other parts of the body, as well as…
How Long Can Sperm Live in Vagina?
In the right conditions, sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to five days. Knowing this can help couples time their sex sessions around the most fertile…
Why Does My Vagina Smell Like Amonia?
Despite what those douching ads may suggest, it’s perfectly normal for your vagina to have a slight smell. “Just like your gut, it’s home to different bacteria and yeast,” explains…
How to Make a Fake Vagina
If you’re looking for a fun and safe way to masturbate, consider making your own fake vagina. The process is simple and inexpensive, and you can use household materials to…
Why Does My Vagina Stink After Sex?
Snuggles, snacks, and a shower are typically what follows sex – not pain or a burning vulva. If this is a new symptom for you, don’t panic! There are a…
Why Does My Vagina Feel Uncomfortable?
A sore vagina or vulva is no picnic, but pain that’s not related to your menstrual cycle can be downright uncomfortable. That type of vulval pain is called vulvodynia, and…
How Long Does Semen Stay in the Vagina?
Each time men ejaculate, they discharge close to 100 million sperm. However, only a few sperm make it to the egg to fertilize it. Many people believe that showering or…
Why Does My Vagina Taste Salty?
We’ve all heard that your vulva smells and tastes different — it can be sweet, sour, salty or metallic. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way, especially if…
Why Do I Have a Sharp Pain in My Vagina?
If you have a sharp, stabbing pain in your vulva, it may be a sign of a health problem. Pelvic or vulvar pain is called vulvodynia. This can be due…
Why Does My Vagina Feel Hot?
Your vulva is a delicate ecosystem, and it’s important to treat any symptoms that threaten its health. Any burning, itching or pain should be evaluated by a nurse or doctor….
Why Does My Vagina Burn on My Period?
Occasional itching or irritation in the vulva and outer genitals is normal and usually nothing to worry about. But if the burning is persistent or gets worse during your period,…
Why Does My Vagina Smell Like Iron?
There is a lot going on in the vulva, and it can shift and change the way your vagina smells. Most of the time this is nothing to worry about…
How to Stretch Your Vagina
The vagina is a tube that connects your vulva to your uterus and cervix. It’s where babies and menstrual blood leave the body, and where some people put penises, fingers,…
Why Does My Vagina Feel Numb?
Numbness in the vulva is common and can feel like a tingling, pins-and-needles feeling or even a complete loss of sensation. It is usually temporary and can often be reversed,…
What Does a Pretty Vagina Look Like?
A vagina is a long tube with textured areas that expand and contract. It’s where babies grow and menstrual blood flows through, and it’s what people put their penises in,…
What is an Innie Vagina?
Like belly buttons, vulvae come in all shapes and sizes. It’s perfectly normal to have outies, asymetrical labia, bigger clitoral hood, and more. It’s also completely normal to have innie…
How to Make My Vagina Taste Better
Many things affect what your vulva tastes and smells like, from foods to sweat and medications. Changing up your diet and adding in certain foods can make your pussy taste…
Why Does My Vagina Smell Like Weed?
Ever notice a scent down there that doesn’t quite seem right? While new smells and changes in your lubrication should always be checked out by your doctor, the majority of…
How to Detox Your Vagina
Your crotch area is pretty much self-cleaning. Washing it daily with warm water is fine — just make sure you’re not using soap in that sensitive region! And steer clear…
Why Is My Vagina Pulsing?
Weird sensations down below are more common than many of us realize. The good news is that most of the time, they’re not something to worry about. Often, a vibrating…
How to Get Rid of Ingrown Hair on Vagina
Whether caused by shaving, waxing, or plucking, ingrown hairs can be painful and uncomfortable. Avoid scratching or digging at the bumps as this can introduce bacteria and lead to infection….
Why Does My Vagina Get Itchy Before My Period?
An occasional vaginal itch is totally normal, but if you’re getting itchy down there consistently, see your doctor. A sudden itch can be a sign of something serious, like a…
Where Does the Penis Go in the Vagina?
If you are having sex for the first time, it is important to do some foreplay to get the vagina wet and penis erect. This will make it easier to…
How to Make a Homemade Vagina
Homemade vaginas can be surprisingly practical and frugal. They can be made out of various materials and can be customized to suit individual needs and preferences. These homemade sex toys…