Vaginas, fannies, foofs, yonies – however you want to refer to them – they can give us pleasure, cause us pain, and quite literally bring new life into the world. They're pretty damn incredible. The question is, how well do you actually know yours?
These days, we're a lot more familiar with our lady garden than we used to be. Sexual wellness has seen a revolution in the way we look at and talk about our vaginas. Ads from the likes of razor brand, Billie, who showed women with (gasp) pubes for the first time, or eco period brand Natracare whose campaign sees a model wear a maxi pad, are seeking to minimise shame, stigma and embarrassment in favour of opening up honest, fun and liberated conversations.
It's a movement that's been further bolstered by lockdown, which (if we look at the sales of sex toys alone), has prompted many of us to become better acquainted with our bits. Companies like Dipsea and SmileMakers are making audio erotica and porn podcastsmore easily accessible so we can listen to our sexual fantasies play out while we follow along.
There's still a way to go, of course, and the best way to look after yourself (and your sexual wellness) is to know exactly what's going on down there.
Discussions are a great place to start. So kick off a conversation with your pals. But remember, we're all different, which means what's normal for you might not be for your mates. Nerding up on your nethers isn't only a good idea to help you get maximum enjoyment from masturbation and sex (although, that is a very good reason). It can also help you to easily spot the signs if something feels off.
Despite the progress that's been made, it seems a lot of people are still mystified by the vagina and the vulva (the external part of the genitals). A YouGov poll from last year found that 45% of women and 59% of men couldn't even point out the vagina on a diagram of female genitalia. They were also asked to point out the clitoris, which thankfully 71% of women, and 69% of men correctly identified. But, that's still almost one in three women who don't know where their clit is – yikes.
GLAMOUR is here to get you clued-up on your down-there, busting myths and dropping some pretty amazing facts too. And we're not just talking about vaginas, either. We've got the lowdown on the ins and outs (so to speak) of your labia, clitoris, perineum, G-spot and even A-spot (yes, it's a thing).
So pull up a chair, maybe grab a mirror and get ready to learn 20 amazing vagina facts. If this inspires you to indulge in a little self-love – read our expert tips on orgasming on your own or check out our roundup of the best sex toys out there. You're welcome.
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