Navigating a pandemic-caused sexual dry spell?
If so, you might worry “is my vagina too tight to for enjoyable penetration?”
Here, an OB/GYN weighs in.

You know, like my hymen is closing after extended time of not being used.
Is that a thing that can happen?
That is, can a lack of action make your vagina too tight to enjoy penetration?

board-certified OB/GYN, reproductive endocrinologist, and infertility specialist
I definitely dont, and remembering some realities about virginity and science immediately left me feeling reassured.
And even though a vagina mayfeeltighter following decreased sexual activity, it actually is not.
Rather, that sensation is explained by other factors.

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If this is severe enough, it is called vaginismus and can lead topainful intercourse.
Well, considering thatself pleasureisself care, practice on yourself.

Masturbation can help to prepare your bodys sexual response to stimulation, says Dr. Sekhon.
It can also help to jump-startlubrication and blood flow to the vagina.
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