10 things you did not know about the vagina
- The clitoris consists of more than 8000 nerve endings (the penis contains half).
- The vagina can measure between 7.5 and 10cm and can double in size when excited.
- Only the vagina and sharks can secrete squalene, a natural lubricant.
- Pubic hair has a lifespan of about 3 weeks (hair has a life expectancy of 7 years).
- The world record of the number of orgasms in one hour for a woman is 134. The record for men is 16.
- The vagina is "self-cleaning". It is able to eliminate some unwanted bacteria naturally.
- The inner walls of the vagina are wrinkled and open like an umbrella during intercourse.
- The vagina is swarming with bacteria, some are found in yoghurt.
- The speculum used by gynecologists exists since -1300.
- The word "vagina" comes from Latin and its translation has been somewhat distorted since it originally referred to a "sword-bearer".
- The vagina can measure between 7.5 and 10cm and can double in size when excited.
- Only the vagina and sharks can secrete squalene, a natural lubricant.
- Pubic hair has a lifespan of about 3 weeks (hair has a life expectancy of 7 years).
- The world record of the number of orgasms in one hour for a woman is 134. The record for men is 16.
- The vagina is "self-cleaning". It is able to eliminate some unwanted bacteria naturally.
- The inner walls of the vagina are wrinkled and open like an umbrella during intercourse.
- The vagina is swarming with bacteria, some are found in yoghurt.
- The speculum used by gynecologists exists since -1300.
- The word "vagina" comes from Latin and its translation has been somewhat distorted since it originally referred to a "sword-bearer".
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