12 Signs Of An Unhealthy Vagina You Should Not Ignore

Sunday, Aug 16, 2020, 12:20 pm

By:James Fraser

Let's talk about health! We know the health subject is boring, but this topic is a must read for every girl, and even for every guy who cares about their partners and other female members in their family. Genitals are one of the few body parts that require major attention. In addition to being reproductive parts, they also work as a point of exit for the body waste that contains toxins and harmful bacteria. Nothing is worse than catching up an infection down there. This topic helps you understand the 12 important signs of an unhealthy vagina one shouldn't neglect. Don't forget to share this topic with your loved ones! 

1.Dry Vagina

A healthy vagina is moist. It should become wet when you are aroused. A dry vagina is a major sign that tells there is something wrong down there. Stress, medicines, birth control pills, etc. make your vagina dry out. In older women, a dry vagina is a sign of menopause. 

2.Foul Smelling Vagina

A foul smelling vagina is the major sign of an infection. Poor hygiene can also make the privates smell bad. Foreign objects like a forgotten tampon too can make it smell bad.

3.Excessive Vaginal Discharge

Vaginal discharge is pretty common in most women. Sometimes female genitals go into a cleaning mode and produce more than normal discharge. This should go away in a couple of days. Long term and excessive vaginal discharge is bad, and you need to consult a gynecologist immediately if you are experiencing excessive discharge for a long period of time.

4.Thick or Colored Vaginal Discharge

Vaginal discharge should always be clear and mucoid. If it is watery, too thick or colored, it means that your vagina is unhealthy, and needs your attention. 

5.Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

Your vagina should bleed only when you are on your period. If you see blood during the other days of the month, you need to see a doctor immediately. Many conditions including rough sex (or sexual abuse) cause abnormal bleeding. If you are bleeding for long after sex, it may be a sign of vaginal damage and if it happens every time you have sex it's a sign of cervical cancer. 

6.Burning Sensation Inside Vagina

Yeast infections are the main reason sometimes women feel a burning sensation inside their vagina. It is also a symptom of urinary tract infection and some type of STDs. You should never neglect the condition as it will only go worse from bad.

7.Sore and Painful Vulva

If it is caused by sex, it usually goes away in a day or two. If the pain is persistent, it may be a sign of vulvodynia. The condition, at its worst, can make the entire genital region painful with even a slight touch of a hand.

8.Very Tight Vagina

Contrary to what many people may think, a 'tight entry' is a sign of an unhealthy vagina. When aroused, muscles around the vagina relax, making it easy for the penis to slide in. If the vagina is unusually tight, the condition is called 'vaginismus.' 

9.Pain During Sex

Sex hurts a little even for a healthy woman, but you need to see a doctor if you experience excruciating pain during or after sex.

10.Lumps on Your Vulva

A healthy vulva shouldn't have any unusual lumps on it. If you feel some hard and round lump kind of thing on the sides of the labia, it is a 'Bartholin's cyst.' It is dangerous only when it starts to grow big and shows signs of an infection.

11.Unusual Skin Changes

The skin on the external genital area should be same as it is anywhere else on the body. It should be free from rashes or patches. If you feel the skin around the genital area to be itchy, it may be a sign of a minor or major skin condition that needs medical attention.

12.Pain While Peeing

Unlike men, women have vagina, urethral and anal openings located too close to each other. Because of sex or poor wiping technique, sometimes, the fecal bacteria get into the urethra, causing urinary tract infection. Discomfort while peeing is the biggest sign of UTI. 

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