Can Your Body Be Loose Because You Often Have Sex, Myth Or Fact?

Illustration of vaginal shape (Photo: Freepik/pikisuperstar)

JAKARTA - Many people believe that having sex too often can make the vagina loose. In fact, according to experts, this is just a myth. The vagina is an incredibly elastic organ designed to stretch, then back to its original shape.

According to Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecologist from Yale University, a vagina of elastic tissue that can adjust shape during sex.

"Vagina can indeed stretch when something goes into it, such as a penis or sex toy. But after that, the vaginal muscles will contract and return to their original size," explained Dr. Minkin, quoted from the Business Insider page.

Even though women are sexually active, their vaginas will not become permanently relaxed. The loosed effect felt is usually temporary and will disappear once the vaginal muscles relax again.

Gynecologist Dr. Alyssa Dweck explains that differences may be felt when someone has sex for the first time.

Before having sex for the first time, the vaginal hole was partially covered by hymen (hymen). When the membrane is torn, it can feel different, but it doesn't make the vagina bigger or looser," he told Health Magazine.

Shear can be torn not only because of sex, but also due to other activities such as exercising or using a capacity.

Some people think pain during sex means their vagina is too tight or stretched. In fact, this pain is more often caused by a lack of natural lubrication.

"Usually this can be overcome with long foreplay or using additional lubricants," said Dr. Minkin.

Although sex does not cause vaginal looseness, there are two natural things that can make it permanent, namely giving birth and aging.

During the birth process, the baby's head presses the vaginal wall so that the muscles around it stretch.

But the good news is that this condition can be improved with Kegel training, namely training to tighten the pelvic floor muscles.

"If it is done regularly, Kegel exercises can help tighten the muscles in the vaginal and rectum areas," said Dr. Minkin.

"If training alone is not enough, doctors can perform small surgical procedures to repair it," he added.

With age, especially after menopause, estrogen hormone levels decrease. As a result, the vagina can become drier and lose elasticity.

"Aging is natural, but we can help maintain vaginal moisture with a special moisturizer." added Dr. Minkin.

He suggested using vaginal moisturizers such as Replens. Done two to three times a week to maintain the humidity of intimate areas.