Female Vagina
How deep is the female vagina? Know what
A female vagina is the sexual organ and part of the birth canal. Just as women can have different sizes of breasts, hands and feet, the size and depth of the female vagina can vary.
According to one study, the average female vagina depth is about 3.77 inches, or 9.6 centimeters (cm). Other sources suggest the average size range could be about 3 to 7 inches
However, even for sexual partners, these size changes are often not noticeable.
The size and appearance of the female vagina
How deep the vagina is represented by a 3D woman's body highlighted by her reproductive organs.
The depth of the vagina is measured from the opening of the vagina to the tip of the cervix, which leads to the uterus.
The average vaginal depth is about 3.77 inches (9.6 cm), but vaginal depth and appearance can vary widely, according to a report in BJOG international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology.
In fact, the depth of the vagina (from the opening to the tip of the cervix) can be measured anywhere up to 7 inches (17.7 centimeters).
The female vagina is the tube of the cervix that separates the uterus from the vagina.
Several types of tissue line the inside of the vagina, including the mucous membrane. The mucous membrane is made up of special cells that secrete a lubricant that helps stretch the walls of the vagina.
The external part of the female genitalia is the vulva. The vulva includes the labia minora and labia majora - the labell-like part of the female genitalia.
The appearance of the vulva varies greatly. The skin can be the same color as the rest of the body or a darker color. The labia majora is the outer "lip" that varies in length from 2.7 to 4.7 inches (7 to 12 centimeters).
The clitoris can range in size from 0.1 to 1.3 inches (5 to 35 millimeters), but if a woman is aroused it expands and expands.
What affects female vagina size?
In some cases, the size and depth of the vagina may change. It can be stretched to accommodate tampon, finger or penis insertion.
During arousal, more blood flows to the vagina. This causes the vagina to elongate and the cervix or uterine tip to rise slightly, allowing more penis, fingers or sex toys to fit into the vagina.
Although the vagina expands during arousal, large penises or sex toys can cause discomfort during sex.
How does the female vagina change over time?
Pregnant woman in hospital
The study found no difference in vaginal length between women who gave birth and those who did not.
The appearance of the vagina does not change because it is internal. In fact, the study found no link between vaginal depth and age.
However, labia may become smaller over time. This is because the amount of estrogen in the body decreases with age, which reduces fat and collagen.
Over time, as hormones change, the genitals may also change color, becoming brighter or darker.
Some women may find their vaginas feel different after childbirth. Although the tissues inside the vagina do extend to accommodate the baby, they are not permanent.
The study found no difference in vaginal length between women who gave birth and those who did not.
If a person thinks their vagina feels different after delivery, a doctor may recommend kegel exercises, which include squeezing and releasing muscles used to control urination to help strengthen the pelvic floor.