Patient's question:
I just got married to my wife, but during sexual intercourse, I noticed that her vaginal opening is very small. When my middle finger goes in halfway, it feels very tight inside. When my penis head reaches the vaginal opening, if I try to go further in, my wife says it hurts like she's being torn apart. So every time I see her in so much pain, I give up. Is it because her vagina is too narrow? How can this be resolved? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
HelloAnatomy:
The vagina is located between the bladder, urethra, and rectum, forming a slightly flattened muscular tube with great elasticity. It is situated centrally at the outlet of the small pelvis and serves as a direct, slightly flattened muscular tube connecting the internal and external genitalia (uterus and vulva). In the normal state, the anterior and posterior walls are in contact, forming a slit-like structure. The upper end is wider and connects to the vaginal portion of the cervix, encircling the cervix and forming a circular groove, known as the anterior, posterior, left, and right fornices. Among these, the posterior fornix is the deepest, making the posterior wall of the vagina (10-12 cm) longer than the anterior wall (7-9 cm). The anterior wall is adjacent to the bladder and urethra, while the upper part of the posterior wall is adjacent to the deep of the recto-uterine pouch. The middle part is closely attached to the rectum, and the lower part is separated from the anus by the perineal body, a fibrous tissue structure.
The apex of the posterior fornix is the recto-uterine pouch, which is the lowest point in the abdominal cavity. The posterior fornix is the primary site for the accumulation of semen after sexual intercourse, often referred to as the vaginal pool, which facilitates the entry of sperm into the uterine cavity.
The vaginal orifice is located in the rhomboid interval between the labia minora at the posterior part of the vaginal vestibule. Its shape and size vary greatly among individuals. If the vaginal orifice is narrow, it may cause difficulties during intercourse. In virgins, the vaginal orifice is covered by a ring-shaped mucosal fold called the hymen. This thin, membranous tissue contains connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerve endings, which can partially seal the vagina. The inner edge of the hymen is sharp and intact, and the hymen of unmarried women appears light red. The hymen is usually not completely sealed, with a small opening in the center, allowing menstrual blood to flow out during puberty. The shape, size, and thickness of the opening...