Is Tightening Your Loose Vagina Possible? - Some Important Tips 

There are many myths and misconceptions about the vaginal area. Some people, for example, believe that vaginal elasticity can deteriorate and become loose indefinitely. However, this is not the case.

Your vaginal wall is pliable. This means it may stretch to fit objects entering in (like a penis or sex toy) or going out (like a penis or sex toy) (think: a baby). Your vagina, on the other hand, will quickly return to its previous shape.

Your vaginal muscles may loosen slightly as you get older or have children, but they still extend and contract like an accordion or a rubber band.

Continue reading to learn more about the origins of this myth, how a "tight" vagina may indicate an underlying issue, how to strengthen your pelvic floor, and other topics.

Breaking down the myth of a ‘loose vagina’

First and foremost, there is no such thing as a "loose" vaginal opening. Your vagina will vary over time as a result of age and childbirth, but it will never lose its stretch.

The idea of a "loose" vagina has long been used to punish women for their sexual behavior. After all, a woman who has a lot of intercourse with her boyfriend isn't described as having a "loose" vagina. It's most commonly used to refer to a lady who has had intercourse with multiple men.

But the truth is that it makes no difference who you have sex with or how frequently you have it. Your vaginal wall will not expand out permanently as a result of penetration.

A 'tight' vaginal opening isn't always a positive thing.

It's vital to understand that a "tight" vagina can indicate an underlying problem, especially if you're having trouble penetrating.

When you're aroused, your vaginal muscles naturally relax. Your vagina won't relax, self-lubricate, or stretch if you're not turned on, intrigued, or physically prepared for intercourse.

Vaginal muscles that are too tight might make a sexual experience uncomfortable or hard to finish. Vaginismus can also be identified by extreme vaginal tightness. According to the University of California, Santa Barbara, this is a curable physical disease that affects one out of every 500 women.

Vaginismus is a type of pain that occurs prior to or during penetration. This could include sexual activity, the use of a tampon, or the use of a speculum during a pelvic exam.

Make an appointment with your OB-GYN if this sounds familiar. They can assess your symptoms and assist in the diagnosis process. Your doctor may suggest Kegels and other pelvic floor exercises, vaginal dilator therapy, or Botox injections to relax the muscles if you have vaginismus.

Over time, your vagina will change.

Age and childbirth are the only two factors that might impair your vaginal suppleness. Your vagina will not lose its stretch as a result of frequent sex — or a lack thereof.

Age

Starting in your 40s, you may notice a decrease in the suppleness of your vaginal wall. As you enter the perimenopausal stage, your oestrogen levels will begin to decline.

When estrogen levels drop, your vaginal tissue will become:

thinner, drier, and less acidic, as well as less stretchable and flexible

Once you enter complete menopause, these changes may become more evident.

Childbirth

After a vaginal delivery, it's typical for your vagina to change. Your vaginal muscles must extend to allow your baby to move through the birth canal and out of your vaginal opening.

How to Make Your Vaginal Muscles Stronger

Pelvic floor exercises are an excellent technique to strengthen the muscles in your pelvic floor. These muscles are part of your core and aid in the support of the following:

bladder\rectum

uterus of the small intestine

When the muscles in your pelvic floor weaken due to aging or delivery, you may: discharge urine or pass wind inadvertently

discharge urine or pass wind inadvertently

feel compelled to go to the bathroom on a regular basis

if you have pain in your pelvic area, or if you feel pain during sex

Pelvic floor exercises can help women with mild urine incontinence, but they aren't as effective for people who have severe urinary leakage. Your doctor can assist you in developing a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs.

Do you want to improve the strength of your pelvic floor? Here are some activities to try:

Exercising your Kegels

To begin, you must first recognize your pelvic floor muscles. To do so, come to a complete stop in the middle of peeing. If you succeed, you've identified the correct muscles.

Practice 3 sets of Kegels 5 to 10 times each day for the optimum results. Within a few weeks, you should see benefits.

Exercises to improve pelvic tilt

Using a pelvic tilt exercise to improve your vaginal muscles:

Face a wall with your shoulders and buttocks. Keep your knees soft on both sides.

Draw your belly button closer to your spine. Your back should flatten against the wall as you do this.

Tighten your belly button for four seconds before releasing it.

Repeat 10 times, up to 5 times each day.

Electrical stimulation of the neuromuscular system (NMES)

NMES uses a probe to send an electric current through your pelvic floor, which can help strengthen your vaginal muscles. Your pelvic floor muscles will contract and relax as a result of the electrical stimulation.

You can use a home NMES unit or have the treatment done by your doctor. A 20-minute session is common. For a few weeks, you should do this once every four days.

Last but not least

It's important to remember that a "loose" vagina is a fiction. Your vaginal muscles will gradually lose some suppleness as you get older and have more children, but they will not stretch out forever. Your vagina will return to its former shape over time.

If you're concerned about changes in your vaginal area, talk to your doctor about your concerns. They can assuage your fears and advise you on the next measures to take.