The vulva and vagina are the subject of several myths and misconceptions. Some individuals think that vaginas might become permanently lax and lose their suppleness. However, it isn’t really the case. First of all, a “loose” vagina does not exist. Age and childbirth may cause your vagina to change over time, but it won’t permanently lose its stretch.
You have an elastic vaginal canal. This implies that it can expand to make room for objects entering (such as a tampon or sexual toy) or exiting (like giving birth). However, your vagina will quickly revert to its original form.
People have long been shamed for their sexual activities by the idea of a “loose” vagina. After all, someone who engages in frequent sexual activity with a committed spouse is not considered to have a “loose” vagina. It is mostly used to characterize someone who has engaged in multiple sexual encounters.
In actuality, though, it makes no difference who you engage in sexual activity with, how you engage in sexual activity, or how frequently you have sex. Your vagina’s size, strength, form, and beauty won’t be impacted.
‘Tight’ Vagina Meaning
It’s crucial to understand that, particularly if you’re uncomfortable during penetrative sex, a “tight” vagina could indicate an underlying illness.
When you’re aroused, the muscles in your vagina naturally relax. Your vagina won’t relax, self-lubricate, and expand if you’re not intrigued, turned on, or physically ready for penetration.
Then, a sexual experience could be uncomfortable or impossible due to tight vaginal muscles. Vaginismus may also be indicated by extreme vaginal tightness.
Pain that occurs before or during penetration is known as vaginismus. Sexual activity, tampon use, or the insertion of a speculum during a pelvic exam could all fall under this category.
Vaginal Elasticity Changes Throughout Time
Age and childbirth are the only two factors that can alter the flexibility of your vagina.
Age
Starting in your 40s, you might notice a change in the flexibility of your vagina. This is because, as you approach the perimenopausal period, your estrogen levels will start to decline.
When you lose estrogen, your vaginal tissue will change into:
thinner and drier.
less acidic.
less flexible or elastic.
As you enter menopause, these changes could become more apparent. Nevertheless, any weakening or looseness is minimal. You won’t have a drastically different elasticity when you wake up.
Vaginal Birth
Your physique will naturally change after giving birth. For the baby to move through the canal of birth and out of the entrance of your vagina during a vaginal delivery, the muscles in your vagina must stretch.
Your vagina may feel a little looser than it did before giving birth. That is to be anticipated. A few days after giving birth, your vagina should begin to regain its previous shape; it might not. Your vaginal tissues are more inclined to become somewhat less elastic if you have had several vaginal births.
How To Make Your Vaginal Muscles Stronger
The muscles in your pelvic floor can be strengthened with pelvic exercises. These core-related muscles assist in supporting your:
• rectum and bladder.
• small intestine.
• uterus.
As you age or give birth, the muscles of the pelvic floor may weaken and you’ll.
• unintentionally pass wind or spill urine.
• experience a persistent urge to urinate.
• experience pelvic pain.
• feel discomfort when having penetrating sex.
Kegel Workouts
Identifying the muscles of the pelvic floor is the first step. Stop midstream when urinating to accomplish this. You’ve identified the proper muscles if you’re successful.
Once you’ve done so, proceed as follows:
- For your exercises, choose a position. Most people prefer reclining on their back for Kegels.
- The muscles in your pelvic floor should be tightened. After holding the contraction for 5 seconds, relax for an additional 5 seconds.
- At least five consecutive repetitions of this step are required.