Is My Vagina Still a Wonderland?
“I have the Angelina Jolie of vaginas.”
Thankfully, someone loves her honey pot. A recent poll by Refinery29 found that almost 50% of women had issues with the look of their vulva. (That includes your clitoris, labia minora and labia majora.) Ladies were most concerned with shape, size and color. I'm one of them. The last time I really looked at my vagina, I literally whispered, "Do I know you?"
Here's the deal: vaginas--like Porsches--age. They change in appearance, especially after vaginal childbirth. The good thing is they rarely stop running, but may need a tune-up. Ebbing estrogen thins the walls and depletes moisture, which can cause irritation--a low-dose hormone cream or vaginal moisturizer should help. (You might also experience more UTIs after 45, which can be alleviated by local estrogen therapy.) Talk to your gyno if you have any questions. And next time you see your vagina, tell her she looks terrific.