Vagina types include a wide range of genitalia in different shapes, colors, and sizes.
Health conditions like infection also can lead to changes you may need to discuss with your healthcare provider.
With these types:
Based on study results, there are nine basic shapes for the labia.
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The configuration may help make childbirth easier.
The inside of your vagina is lined with folds, ridges, and bumps, known as vaginalrugae.
These bumps are more prominent during your fertile years.
They help your vaginal canal expand and make the lining less likely to tear during sex or childbirth.
The vaginal canal is usually smooth in texture before puberty and after menopause.
The hymen is a thin piece of circular or crescent-shaped tissue at the vaginal opening.
Features of a Normal Vagina
Vagina types are defined by other features beyond size and structure.
Contact your healthcare provider if you’re unsure about the vaginal features you have or changes that occur.
A provider can offer support and determine if there is a cause for concern.
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