If you believe all the information you hear about your vagina, you might be inclined to believe it has teeth, that menstruation causes insanity, and that you need to orgasm to become pregnant.
We know better than to believe these myths, although, at one time, medical experts and people like you and me accepted the information as truth.
Vaginal Myths & Misinformation
Misinformation about the vagina isn’t so dramatic in modern times, although is out there spreading from one woman to another.
Women who believe myths about their vaginas may not properly care for their lady parts, which can lead to poor vaginal health.
You’ve likely heard misinformation, although might not have recognized it as such at the time. We are here to help you understand vaginal myths from truth, allowing you to better care for your most intimate parts.
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Myth One: Your Vagina Should Smell Like Flowers
Has your vagina ever smelled of delicate roses, daisies, or lavender blooms? If so, that is reason enough to schedule an appointment with your OB/GYN, or at a minimum, lay off the scented vaginal care products.
Your vagina has a unique scent, and it's not likely the aroma of a daisy field. As long as the scent doesn't smell foul or overpowering, don't worry.
Avoid using scented products hoping to change the smell of your vagina. Doing so can interfere with the vagina’s pH balance, leading to infections, irritation, and odors.
Also Read : What are the causes of vaginal odor?
Myth Two: You’ll Always Notice Signs if You Get an STI
Sexually Transmitted Infections generally include a variety of symptoms that alert us to their presence. Vaginal itching and burning, odors, and pain are common symptoms of many STIs.
However, symptoms do not always show up, especially immediately after the infection.
If you've had unprotected sex, getting regular testing for STIs can keep you safe.
You can use an online symptoms checker like the one found at hellowisp.com to determine if you’re infected, and can even purchase antibiotics online from the website if you test positive for an infection.
Myth Three: Tampons Can Get Lost Inside Your Body
No matter how many girlfriends “swear” it’s happened to them, it’s technically not possible.
Gynecologists do see patients with tampons stuck inside their vaginas, generally after the string falls off and the tampon moves to the top of the vagina.
However, the tampon isn’t lost in the vagina and usually works itself out in time if not removed. And, if you are wondering, yes, the smell of a tampon stuck inside a vagina is pretty unpleasant.
Myth Four: Girls Become Loosey Goosey if They Have Sex With Multiple Guys
Why would a woman’s vagina become loose if she slept with 40 men twice each but not if she slept with one man 500 times? This myth makes little sense, yet is commonly spread around, especially among younger females.
Protect yourself and enjoy life, whatever that means to you. Your vagina will not loosen because you engage in intercourse with several men, just as it won't loosen if you have tons of sex with one man.
Myth Five: You Need to Orgasm to Get Pregnant
If this myth were true, the world population would be millions less, that’s for sure.
It’s all about him in this scenario, although hopefully, he’ll help you reach the ultimate heights of pleasure during your lovemaking session.
All a woman needs to become pregnant is sperm to fertilize an egg. If you don’t orgasm, you can still become pregnant. Please, don’t use this myth as a form of contraception.
Myth Six: Yogurt Cures Yeast Infection
Yogurt is said to be one of the best natural yeast infection treatments a woman can use due to its high inclusion of probiotics.
Yogurt benefits your vaginal health, although it's not a substitute for proper yeast infection treatments, such as antifungal creams containing clotrimazole or miconazole.
If you suspect you have a yeast infection, visiting your doctor to get a proper diagnosis is a good idea, especially if it is the first infection of this type.
Myth Seven: You Need to Douche Regularly
Summer’s Eve and other intimate care companies offer douche for women to clean their vaginal areas inside and out. Some douches even come in fragrant scents.
Doctors do not recommend using douche since it can inhibit the vagina’s natural pH balance, resulting in infections, dryness and irritation, and other symptoms.
Your vagina is a beautiful place, unlike the presumption that it’s a yucky, nasty place.
The vagina is pretty smart, too, and can clean itself without any extra help from those expensive products sold at your favorite beauty stores.
It’s pretty sassy about this rule. Don’t disrupt the vagina with douche when instead, soap and water are all you need.
Myth Eight: A Fishy Smell Indicates the Presence of an STI
It is important to know that a fishy smell ‘down there’ can indicate the presence of an STI. As mentioned earlier, those horrible odors often alert a woman to a problem.
However, do not automatically jump to conclusions and assume an STI is the cause of fishy odors.
Hormonal imbalances, poor hygiene, changes in vaginal pH balance, or certain foods can lead to vaginal odor. You must visit your OB/GYN if your vagina smells not-so-fresh and you are concerned about the cause.
You’ll get a quick diagnosis and treatment options that you can trust.
Protect Your Vaginal Health: Debunking Myths
Myths will forever be around. Separating them from the truth is your duty. This list of myths covers a few of the many pieces of information currently out there.
Tell all your friends so they don't believe the misinformation. And most importantly, never tell another person information you aren't sure is true. You can be a big help in stopping the spread of misinformation.
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