Both situations are quite common in women and look somewhat similar, but as it turns out they are very different, and have very different treatments. So, what are each of them?
Virginity is a quite subjective concept that has different meaning and importance in different cultures. Because of that, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions around it.
Virginity is a term associated with sex and sexuality. It is somewhat difficult to define, as it has slightly different meanings in different cultures. For many people, losing one’s virginity means having penetrative, vaginal sex for the first time. For others, it includes more forms of sexual interactions. For the sake of this conversation, let’s adopt the wider definition of virginity: being a virgin implies not having had sexual relations.
One of the most sensitive topics to all vagina bearers is vaginal odour. This stems from a deep-rooted societal prejudice and ignorance and is certainly augmented by all the commercials about scented intimate soap, perfumed pads, or even weird (and dangerous) trends like douching and vaginal steaming.
Know 5 DOs and DONTs of feminine vaginal wash, and keep your vagina healthy!
The truth is every vagina has a scent – that’s how it always has been, and how it always will be – but not every smell is natural. In fact, some vaginal odours might indicate infections or other problems. Jump on and let’s talk about vaginal odour, what to expect and what to watch out for.
Vaginas have been around for literally as long as humans have, however, the history of vaginas is a long, complicated one. Get to know it.
It seems crazy that the female anatomy has caused so much commotion over the years, both in society and in the medical community. Being present in roughly half the people on Earth, it is shocking that there even is a history of the vagina. But there is one, indeed.
