The vàgina is an important part of a woman’s reproductive system. It is a muscular organ that provides the passage way for spèrm to travel to the uterus and permit babies to exit the body during childbirth. For many women, their vàgina size is important to their body image and self-esteem. Vàgina expansion is when the outer lips of the vàgina become enlarged and swollen, leading to a “stretched-out” look. It is a common phenomenon that can happen to any woman at any age. What can cause the vàgina to expand than normal and what are the implications that may arise as a result of this expansion?...CONTINUE READING
About Vàginal Expansion
According to healthline, Vàginal expansion, also known as vulvodynia, is an uncomfortable condition where one or both sides of the outer vàgina lips (labia) experience swelling. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, such as painful sensations during intercourse, difficulty peeing and even incontinence. This can be a very uncomfortable condition that can affect a woman’s daily life.
Causes
1. Hormonal Changes: During puberty, most women experience a slight Vàginal expansion. This is due to the increase in circulating hormones caused by puberty. After menopause, women may experience Vàginal atrophy, which can lead to the thinning of the Vàginal walls and an overall “looser” feeling.
2. Childbirth: One of the most common causes of vàginal expansion is delivery of a baby. During childbirth, the outer muscles of the vàgina stretch in order to accommodate the baby as it is pushed out of the uterus. This can sometimes lead to over-stretching of the muscles and a greater than normal vàgina size.
3. Obesity: Excess fat tissue around the abdomen can place additional pressure on the pelvic floor muscles which can cause the vàgina to expand than normal.
4. Aging: As a woman ages, her vàgina can undergo some changes. The Vàginal walls may become thinner and less elastic due to a decrease in circulating hormones, thus leading to an increase in the overall size of the vàgina.
5. Frequent Sèxual Intercourse: Frequent séxual intercourse can lead to the over stretching of the vàginal walls and an overall larger size of the vàgina than normal.
6. Inserting Objects: Inserting objects such as sèx toys, fingers and tampons can cause the vagina to expand than normal. This is because these objects can cause the vàgina walls to stretch, thus leading to a larger than average size.
7. Genetics: Genes can play a role in the size of the vàgina. Some women may have a genetic predisposition to a larger than average vàgina size.
Implications
1. Painful Intercourse: The increased size of the vàgina can lead to painful intercourse for both partners. This is because the act of thrusting and entering the vàgina can overextend the Vàginal walls and cause pain.
2. Vaginal prolapse: This is when the walls of the vagina collapse into the vàgina due to the weakened muscles that support it. This can result in bladder and bowel problems, as well as an inability to control the passing of gas.
3. Emotional Distress: Many women feel ashamed and embarrassed about their vàgina size and may suffer from low self-esteem as a result. This can lead to depression, anxiety and other emotional issues.
4. Incontinence and Peeing Problems: When the vàgina expands, it can place additional pressure on the bladder and urethra. This can lead to problems with peeing and incontinence.
Treatment
1. Kegel Exercises: Kegel exercises can help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and reduce the size of the vàgina. These exercises involve contracting and releasing the pelvic floor muscles for 10 seconds at a time for 12 repetitions a day.
2. Vaginal Dilators: Vàginal dilators can help shrink and strengthen the Vàginal walls. These tools consist of a narrowing device that can be inserted into the vàgina and gradually increase in diameter as the person gets used to the sensation.
3. Pelvic Floor Therapy: This type of therapy involves exercises specifically designed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. This can help to reduce the size of the vàgina and improve bladder control.
4. Lifestyle Changes: Making lifestyle changes such as losing weight, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol, can help reduce the pressure on the pelvic floor muscles and reduce the size of the vàgina.
5. Surgery: In some extreme cases, surgery may be necessary to reduce the size of the vàgina. This is typically done after other therapies have been attempted and have been unsuccessful.
Conclusion
Vàginal expansion is a common phenomenon affecting many women of all ages. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as hormonal changes, childbirth, obesity, frequent séxual intercourse, inserting objects and genetics. This can lead to painful intercourse, Vàginal prolapse, emotional distress, incontinence and peeing problems. Luckily, there are treatments available to reduce the size of the vàgina, such as Kegel exercises, Vàginal dilators, pelvic floor therapy and lifestyle changes. In extreme cases, surgery may be necessary to reduce the size of the vàgina. It is important to seek medical advice if you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above, as they may indicate an underlying medical condition that needs to be treated.
