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Vaginal physiology and sexual satisfaction

The role of vaginal physiology in sexual satisfaction, including the adaptive nature of vaginal tissue.

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Feb 6, 2026

How do hormones affect female sexual sensitivity during menopause?

Hormonal shifts across the —principally falling and fluctuating ovarian steroids such as (and to a lesser degree changes in )—directly alter genital tissues, blood flow and nerve function in ways that...

Jan 11, 2026

How long is vagina when elongated by average

The vaginal canal’s unstimulated length typically falls in the range of about 2–4 inches (≈5–10 cm), and during sexual arousal the canal commonly elongates—published sexual-health guides and medical r...