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Vagina – Anatomy

1. Vagina - Anatomy
2. Physiology
3. Stherb  Lady's Secret Intimate Contraction
4. Vaginal Tightening
5. Vaginal Dryness
6. Causes of Vaginal Dryness
7. How Vagina Lubricates
8. Pueraria Mirifica Works on Vaginal Dryness
8. Female Ejaculation
9. G-Spot
10. Anatomy of Arousal – Women 


ANATOMY
 
Anatomically, the female reproductive system consists of essential and accessory organs. The ovaries are essential to the production of eggs and hormones that initiate female secondary sexual characteristics and maintain normal reproductive function. The Fallopian tubes conduct the egg or (fertilized egg, the zygote) from the ovary to the uterus that is monthly changed into a habitable place for a fertilized egg. The cervix (narrowest portion of the uterus) serves as a gatekeeper to the body of the uterus. The vagina opens to the exterior in association with the external genitalia. Accessory glands participate in normal reproductive function. These include glands that produce mucus to lubricate the vagina and urethral opening.
The interior lining of the vagina is mucous membrane; muscles and fibrous tissue form its walls. In pregnancy, changes occur in these tissues, enabling the vagina to stretch to many times its usual size during labor and childbirth. In a virgin, the opening of the vagina is usually, but not necessarily, partially closed by a membrane, the "hymen" HYMEN. Usually the hymen breaks at first intercourse; occasionally it ruptures during physical exercise.
In a normal state, the lining of the vagina secretes a fluid that is fermented to an acid by the bacteria that are usually present. This acidity probably helps to protect the vagina from invasion by other organisms.
Ovaries

These small oval-shaped glands are located on either side of the uterus supported by several ligaments. The ovary consists of 3 areas: 1) cortex, 2) medulla, 3) hilum. The cortex contains supportive cells, blood vessels, and developing follicles. The medulla contains connective tissue, smooth muscle, blood and lymph vessels and nerves. Nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue are found in the innermost portion, the hilum. The ovaries produce eggs(ova) and hormones.
Uterus

The pear-shaped uterus opens to the vagina at the cervix and then widens toward the top where the Fallopian tubes enter the uterus. The uterus is a very muscular organ containing 3 layers of tissues. The interior layer, the endometrium, changes in thickness and secretory capability due to the influence of ovarian hormones over the course of the menstrual cycle. The myometrium, or muscle, is composed of 4 poorly defined layers of smooth muscle that is thickest at the top of the uterus. This makes for greater force during labor and delivery. The exterior of the uterus is covered with connective tissue. During pregnancy the baby (fetus) develops inside the uterus causing it to expand tremendously.
Fallopian Tubes
These narrow muscular tubes are attached to the upper outer angles of the uterus and serve as tunnels for the egg (ova) to travel from the ovaries to the uterus. Ova are captured by the infundibulum which has a wide webbed finger-like appearance, called fimbriae, near the ovary. Wave-like contractions create a current that moves the ovulated egg towards the tubular opening. Conception normally occurs in the tubes, with the fertilized egg then propelled to the uterus by the peristaltic contractions of the tubes and ciliary beating of the tubular epithlium to the uterus for implantation. Sometimes implantation will occur in the Fallopian tubes. Such an ectopic pregnancy is undesirable and must be treated immediately before the growing embryo causes rupture of the tube.
Vagina
This muscular canal extends from the midpoint of the cervix to its opening located between the urethra and rectum. The mucous membrane lining the vagina and musculature are continuous with the uterus. The epithelium lining the vagina thickens and produces lubricating substances in response to estrogen. These secretions aid in sexual intercourse.

Mammary Glands
The breasts are milk producing glands located over the pectoral muscles consisting of a nipple, lobes, ducts and fibrous and fatty tissue. The nipple is surrounded by a pigmented, circular area (areola) and contains ductal openings. Nipple erection is produced with stimulation. The 15 to 25 lobes of each breast are further divided in lobules that are separated and supported by fibrous tissue. Each lobule contains small saclike aveoli surrounded by milk producing cells and small muscular cells. The muscular cells contract to express the milk during lactation. The lobules are drained by ducts that empty into a larger reservoir that lies just below the nipple. Reproductive hormones are important in the development of the breast in puberty and in lactation. Estrogen promotes the growth of the gland and ducts while progesterone stimulates the development of milk producing cells. Prolactin, released from the anterior pituitary, stimulates milk production. Oxytocin, released from the posterior pituitary in response to suckling, causes milk ejection from the lactating breast.

 

PHYSIOLOGY


Female reproductive organs

1. Cervix
2. Uterus
3. Vagina
4. Ovaries
5. Fallopian tubes

Puberty

The first change to herald the coming of reproductive capability in females is the development of breasts. This is followed by the growth of axillary (underarm) and pubic (groin) hair and finally by the first menstrual period. Intitial periods are usually anovulatory (i.e. no egg released) with regular ovulation occurring within a year. The age at the time of puberty is variable. In the U.S. puberty occurs in girls around the age of 8 to age 13. Because of the individual variability in the onset of puberty, a delay cannot be considered pathological until menstruation has not begun sometime before the age of 17.  Sometimes the delay is called primary amenorrhea and can be due to emotional stress, poor nutrition, weight loss or intensive athletic training.

Hormones & The Cycle
Females have four major hormones involved in the menstrual cycle: follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen (estradiol) and progesterone. FSH and LH are protein hormones produced by cells of the anterior pituitary within the brain, in response to small peptide hormones from the hypothalamus (hypothalamic releasing factors). These pituitary hormones travel in the blood to the ovary where they stimulate the development of one or more eggs, each within a follicle. A follicle consists of an ovum surrounded by cells responsible for the growth and nurturing of the ovum. As the cycle progresses, one follicle becomes dominant and all others regress. Estrogen, and progesterone to a lesser degree, are steroid hormones produced by cells of the developing follicle. Estrogen causes the endometrium to increase in thickness and vascularization (i.e.blood supply).                  .

After ovulation (at the midpoint of the cycle), under the influence of LH, these same follicular cells shift to the production of progesterone. Progesterone causes the endometrial lining to become secretory and nutritive in anticipation of implantation of a fertilized egg. These four hormones are in a constant balance that shifts during progress through the menstrual cycle. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days, however only a very small percentage of cycles are exactly 28 days, most cycles range from 25-36 days.

The menstrual cycle can be divided into three phases: the follicular phase, the ovulatory phase, and the luteal phase. The follicular phase begins with the first day of menses (menstrual flow) and continues to approximately day 13 or 14 when ovulation takes place. During the follicular phase, FSH and LH are slowly rising in preparation for the LH surge (very high level of LH) at the time of ovulation. FSH is stimulating the growth of follicles in the ovary. Estrogen and progesterone are relatively low throughout this time but slowly begin to rise toward the end of this phase.

LH surges and peaks during the ovulatory phase (around day 14) and estrogen peaks at the same time. These peaks trigger ovulation. The ovum lives about 72 hours after ovulation, but it is fertilizable for only about 36 hours. Just before ovulation, progesterone levels begin to rise rapidly. Changes in cervical mucus accompany ovulation. The amount of mucus increases and it becomes clear and thin.  This facilitates conception by aiding the passage of sperm through the cervical canal. Sperm can live for up to 72 hours in the female reproductive system. Therefore, the fertile period during a 28-day cycle is only about 4-5 days.

After the egg is released, the remainder of the follicle stays intact in the ovary and produces both estrogen and progesterone. This is called the corpus luteum (hence the luteal phase). The corpus luteum remains intact for the remainder of the cycle. The breast swelling, tenderness and pain experience by some is most likely due to the effects of progesterone on breast tissue.

Right after ovulation, the luteal phase begins and during this phase, progesterone levels are very high--progesterone is important during this phase because if the egg is fertilized, and implanted in the uterus, progesterone keeps the uterus intact so that the pregnancy is maintained. The continued health of the corpus luteum (progesterone secretion) is assured by the production of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) by the implanted embryo, until the placenta develops and can take over. The detection of hCG in urine is the basis of laboratory and home pregnancy tests.

If fertilization and implantation have occurred, than the corpus luteum will be stimulated by hCG to continue its production of estrogen and progesterone to maintain the pregnancy. This is important because the corpus luteum dies 14-22 days after ovulation if fertilization and implantation do not occur. With no progesterone to keep it intact, the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) is then shed, resulting in the monthly menstrual flow that normally lasts about 5 days. A variety of feminine products are available to help women during menses, including absorptive pads and tampons, deoderants, and vaginal cleansers.

 

Herbal Vaginal Contraction

Tighten & Restore the grip of Vagina
Stimulate the G Spot  for Unlimited Pleasure

 

Introduction :-

St Herb Lady's Secret Intimate Contraction  is the worlds first researched based  Herbal Vaginal Contraction Cream. Due to the Childbirth, Age factors and Physical factors, the flexibility, tightness & grip of the vaginal muscles do get loosen, it results in diminished sexual pleasure for both the partners & brings inferiority complex in women, also in this condition vaginal canal is more prone to infections. St Herb Lady's Secret Intimate Contraction (Herbal Vaginal Contraction) restores the strength of the vaginal muscles. 

St Herb Lady's Secret Intimate Contraction (Herbal Vaginal Contraction)   is a Herbal Cream, it helps the contraction of the muscular tissues of vaginal canal & to keep it s folding tight. It is 100% pure herbal  formulation with very rare & valuable Herbs & Provides muscular tightness as it remains in the young age, it also fights with unfavorable pathogens in vaginal canal to make it free from infections & diseases like Leucorrhoea & Virginities.
 
Vagina

Preferred vaginal looks by 96% of men

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nner lips (labia minora)
 Should not protrude past the outer lips and should not be excessively long or asymmetrical

 

Outer lips (Labia majora)
 Should be well formed and smooth forming an arched look with very small amount of hair follicles

 

Vagina
 It should be tight or snug, small in size with a pink colour tone

 

Clitoris and hood
 Should not be excessively big or small and hood should not be too large or thick

How to use : . St Herb Lady's Secret Intimate Contraction (Herbal Vaginal Contraction)  
Properly washed hands & vagina with lukewarm water, Apply the cream on vagina and gently massage the area until cream absorbed. The upper part of vagina  using the finger tip, better in the down position on bed, allowing it few minutes to absorb properly   

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How it effects
Effect of . St Herb Lady's Secret Intimate Contraction (Herbal Vaginal Contraction)   starts within 30 Minutes, its usage for a long period (45-60 days) may assure permanent benefit. To sustain the affect of . St Herb Lady's Secret Intimate Contraction (Herbal Vaginal Contraction) it is advisable not to wash Vagina immediately   

 

Ingredients ? Herbs Name: English / Botanical

Part Used  Indian Name  Botanical Name

Root Acorus calamus
Root Saussurea lappa
Fruit Piper nigrum
Root Withania somnifera
Flower Nymphaea stellata
Rhizome Curcuma longa
Root Pueraria mirifica


Precaution / Warning
Not to be used during pregnancy, during menstrual period or facing any medical problem.
 
Uses
Tighten & Restore ( Anti Slackness)
The grip of Vagina for better sexual response.
Stimulate the G Spot  for Unlimited Pleasure

 

VAGINAL TIGHTENING
After childbirth, the vagina may become stretched, and men get smaller as they age due to less testosterone in their systems, which can affect the size of their erections and their stamina as well. By vaginal tightening the vagina, this can enhance pleasure for both the woman and the man.

With childbirth and aging pelvic muscles relax and the internal and external diameters of the vagina increase. Difficult deliveries can cause serious stretches, tears, and rips -- and generalized weakening of pelvic supports.

 

VAGINAL DRYNESS

Vaginal dryness is a symptom that many women experience. Unfortunately this is most noticeable during intercourse, causing mild to severe discomfort. Dryness can occur as early as age 18 but certainly is most common for those women of menopausal age. There are many other causes of vaginal dryness that also exist. These include certain medications (some antibiotics, anti-depressants, infertility drugs), stress, diet, tampon use or condom use, pre/post-partum time, and excessive exercise.

 

CAUSES OF VAGINAL DRYNESS

Chronic vaginal dryness, which results from less-than-normal lubrication in your vagina, is usually caused by changes in your estrogen level. Your production of estrogen may drop while you're breastfeeding, for example; some women experience vaginal dryness all the time they're lactating, but the problem disappears once breastfeeding stops. And just before menopause, your estrogen level begins to decline, which can lead to vaginal dryness as well.

Chronic vaginal dryness is different from the occasional dryness you may feel if you aren't relaxed during sex or have intercourse before you've had enough time to become aroused. In such a case, you may not produce the lubrication that normally accompanies sexual arousal, and intercourse may feel uncomfortable.

Other conditions can cause episodes of vaginal dryness as well. Spermicides rarely create a problem, but using them several times in the same day may make your vagina feel a bit dry; using diaphragms may also lead to dryness because they can block the downward flow of the vaginal secretions from the cervix and upper vagina. Douching can result in vaginal dryness, and yeast and other common infections may irritate your vagina and cause a feeling of dryness, even though the vagina is actually well lubricated. Women who have had their ovaries surgically removed or have undergone pelvic irradiation for cancer may also experience vaginal dryness, which usually goes away on its own.

 

The onset of menopause causes hormone levels to fall drastically. Vaginal dryness usually results from the declining estrogen levels associated with menopause. Before menopause, estrogen plays an important role in keeping genital tissues elastic and moist. When you are sexually aroused estrogen enables your vaginal tissues to become lubricated. When estrogen levels drop, your vaginal tissues produce less lubrication. Without adequate lubrication, sex can become uncomfortable, even painful. Lower hormone levels result in less vaginal moisture produced by the body, and vaginal tissues thin out and become less elastic.

 

HOW VAGINA LUBRICATES?

Two glands located in the vagina called "Bartholon" glands release moisture when the vagina needs it, before intimacy. These glands receive signals from the brain. Under financial/business stress, the rush of modern day life, or relationship tension, these glands will dysfunction, leaving the woman dry. Stress dysfunction is more prevalent in younger women             .


PUERARIA MIRIFICA WORKS ON VAGINAL DRYNESS

Pueraria Mirifica  PREVENT AND RELEASE  VAGINAL DRYNESS. Short-term effects of vaginal dryness include itching, sensitiveness, irritation, tenderness, inflammation, and general discomfort. Continued dryness can lead to yeast infections and vaginitis. Due to a very high concentration of photoestrogens, Pueraria Mirifica virtually duplicates a woman's own moisture. Pueraria Mirifica may also naturally stimulate the "Bartholon" glands to release estrogen, restoring a woman's natural lubrication. Phytoestrogens increase blood flow into the vagina and introduce estrogen-like biological effects. Prolonged and regular use of Pueraria Mirifica may lead to vaginal tissue growth, strength and elasticity.


G-SPOT
The G- (Grafenberg) spot, named for the physician credited with identifying it, is located on the upper wall of the vagina toward the stomach, about a third of the way in. To locate your G-spot, use a finger or two (being careful not to scratch yourself if you have long fingernails) to make a "come hither" motion and rub gently. Many women find that as they become more aroused they need to use firmer pressure. At the point of strong arousal, some women can feel an area of tissue under their fingers enlarge and become harder.

 

The G-Spot is the erogenous area inside the vagina in the upper vaginal wall about one and half to two inches (four to five centimeters) from the vaginal opening. This area is not different from the surrounding vaginal tissue anatomically but functionally it is different. It is a neural spot. It is just below the pubic bone region. When stimulated it gives intense pleasure to the woman. This pleasure is different from the frictional pleasure of the intercourse.

Because the G-spot is beneath the surface of the vaginal wall, it must be stimulated indirectly through the vaginal wall. Many women reportedly notice an urge to urinate when the spot is initially stimulated, but find continued stimulation (with an empty bladder), very pleasurable. Some go on to experience orgasm, and some expel a fluid along with the orgasmic contractions.

 

It is important to remember that the G-spot is not a magic button designed to drive women to the heights of ecstasy. It is simply an area that gives pleasurable sensations to some women when it is stimulated. Many women say they feel nothing at all, and some even find G-spot stimulation irritating. Even women who enjoy G-spot stimulation often require additional stimulation of the clitoris (at the front part of the vulva) to reach orgasm.

Of course, there is nothing wrong with trying to enhance your sexual pleasure through G-spot stimulation, just as there is nothing wrong with ignoring the G-spot if you don't find stimulation of the area pleasurable. If you do decide to go for the G-spot, don't assume that it will always provide an earth-shattering sexual experience; however it might just add to your overall sense of pleasure and enjoyment.


FEMALE EJACULATION
Also under debate is the composition of the fluid (sometimes called female ejaculant) that is expelled by some women during orgasm from G-spot stimulation. Some researchers claim that it is urine; others assert that it is a substance corresponding to seminal fluid in males (but without the sperm, of course). Not all women with a G-spot ejaculate, and those who do, do not necessarily ejaculate with every G-spot orgasm.

It is relatively difficult for a woman to explore the G-spot on her own because most do not have fingers long enough to reach it. Inserting an appropriate, safe, clean object into the vagina is probably required for self-exploration. Or working with a trusted partner can make for enjoyable self-discovery of a woman's G-spot.

Through experimentation a woman can learn the type of stimulation that feels best to her. Penile stimulation is often more effective when done through steady and prolonged pressure, rather than with the usual penile thrusting, because the G-spot generally needs an intense and quite localized pressure. Gradually increasing the pressure will help identify the optimal pressure for erotic pleasure without causing pain.

Some women are able to climax simply as a result of this pressure; in others it may act to significantly heighten arousal. Rear entry and female on top positioning for intercourse can be effective ways to produce more direct stimulation.

 

THE ANATOMY OF AROUSAL
Our bodies go through a number of changes during sex.  Understanding these changes helps us understand both our sexuality and that of our spouse. Most scientific folk divide these sexual responses up into four phases - arousal, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.  ]

 

FOR WOMEN


AROUSAL - Blood begins to move to various parts of the body.  The breasts begin to enlarge and nipples may become erect.  The outer labia lay flat and the inner labia begin to swell and darken in color.  The clitoris swells and becomes more sensitive.  The vagina begins to lubricate, and the uterus starts to move up and away from the vagina.  Note, it was previously believed that the uterus doubled in size during arousal; in fact, it does not change size, but simply moves up into the body      .


PLATEAU - With further stimulation, the clitoris pulls back further under the hood. The inner and outer labia will darken, becoming quite dark or even red just before orgasm.  Women who have been pregnant have a better blood supply to the genitals, and their labia will darken more than before they had children.  The vagina expands and elongates, ballooning out in the deepest two-thirds.  The outer one-third of the vaginal wall thickens (due to vasocongestion) and contracts, forming what is called the "orgasmic platform," and the uterus elevates fully.  Like men, heart rate and blood pressure increase, and a skin flush may appear on the chest, neck or face (actually these "sex flushes" are more common among women).  Breathing increases, and soft vocalization may occur.  If position allows, the hips may be moved in a rocking motion which thrusts the genitals up and down.  If this motion is exhibited, it will increase as orgasm gets closer, possibly becoming rather dramatic.  The legs may be opened farther and/or repositioned as orgasm approaches                  .


ORGASM - At orgasm the outer one-third of the vagina contracts.  The uterus and rectal sphincters also contract.  There may be foot spasms or contracting facial muscles.  Muscles tense, and breathing, heart rate and blood pressure rise further.  Some women may release fluid. In women the length of an orgasm is affected by the type and duration of stimulation both prior to and during orgasm       .


RESOLUTION - A fine perspiration may cover the body. The external genitals gradually return to normal size and position, as do the breasts. The vaginal wall thins and collapses back into its resting state.  The uterus drops back into place. The cervix opens slightly and drops into the pool of semen left at the entrance of the cervix (unless you used a condom, of course).  Breathing, heart and blood pressure return to normal and muscles relax.  If stimulation is continued or restarted, resolution is delayed or stopped, and more orgasms are possible.  It takes the woman's body far longer to return to "normal" than the man's, easily a half-hour or more.