There are many false myths on social media about vaginas, and one woman has made it her mission to correct them. She is a fierce advocate for women's health and has been described as Twitter's resident gynaecologist. Recently she took up arms against claims that putting jade eggs into vaginas supported "hormonal balance, menstrual regulation, and bladder control". Gunter showed that they were not part of any ancient Chinese tradition nor did they have any scientific backing. The claims were taken down.
If you're not familiar with your vagina, it's time to get acquainted. Just like how you keep tabs on the rest of your body, it's important to pay attention to what's going on "down there" to make sure you're healthy. This way, you'll have a baseline to reference when something feels off. Here are signs of both a healthy and unhealthy vagina, as well as ways to maintain vaginal health. You should be on the lookout for any new or unusual symptoms that may be a sign that your vagina is not healthy. If you experience any of these symptoms, it's important to see your OB-GYN as soon as possible to determine what could be causing the problem and get you proper treatment.
How to Tell If Your Vaginal Area Is Healthy with a Self-Exam
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The vagina is a flexible tube that joins the uterus to the vulva. Vaginas vary among individuals in color, size, and shape. Getting to know what the inside of a vagina looks like and what is normal for each individual can help people feel more familiar with their body. It can also help with identifying abnormal changes. Here, we look at the anatomy of the vagina and how to do a self-exam.