Sex with a vagina

IT'S a painful condition that can cause itching and burning down there - enough to have any woman reading this firmly crossing their legs. Just when you thought you had enough to worry about after realising having a "depressed" vagina is a thing ; women are also at risk of vaginal atrophy. This is because the body produces less oestrogen than normal, which has a knock on effect on how the vaginal wall behaves. Vaginal atrophy can also occur in women who have had been treated for cancer, especially in those who have had hormone treatment for breast cancer , according to the Mayo Clinic. This might seem like enough to put you off having sex for good, but regular orgasms - from your partner or a bit of self love - can actually improve the nasty symptoms.

Back to Health A to Z. Vaginismus is when the vagina suddenly tightens up just as you try to insert something into it. It can be painful and distressing, but it can be treated. Vaginismus is the body's automatic reaction to the fear of some or all types of vaginal penetration.

Click to talk to a trained teen volunteer. Doing it. No matter what you call it, vaginal sex is healthy and normal. It can be a good way to share pleasure, but not everyone is into it. Quick Hide.

Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to vaginas. So we put together a bunch of totally true facts about vaginas and vulvas to help you navigate the labyrinth of lies and appreciate your body in all its glory. The vagina is a 3- to 6-inch-long muscular canal that runs from the cervix , the lower part of the uterus , to the outside of the body. The vulva is all the outer stuff — including the labia, urethra, clitoris, and vaginal opening.