Below, youll find seven compelling reasons to try it.
Labia come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, Dr. Fleming says.
Still, its important to establish a baseline.
Get to know your anatomy.
Pay attention to what you look likeincluding any discharge, moles, or hair.
(They pop up occasionally even if you dont remove your hair.)
sex therapist and clinical instructor of psychology in psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University
Ingrown hair isnt a major cause for concern.
And a splinter on your vulva?
3. you could monitor vaginal discharge changes
Discharge is normalit helps keep your vagina clean and lubricated.
The frequency and texture of your discharge also varies throughout your cycle.
But sometimes, changes are a sign of conditions like bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections.
What does your usual vaginal discharge look and smell like?
Once you know that, you might tell when something is off.
For instance, if your discharge is a little more yellow than usual or a little thicker and whiter.
It could be a sign of infection or irritation.
sex therapist and clinical instructor of psychology in psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
Cervical mucus really changes as you approach ovulation, Dr. Fleming says.
Being familiar with what your vulva looks like can help you know when youre ovulating.
Its also worth mentioning that, during a self-examination, you might notice changes in yourvaginal smell, too.
Anyone who has ever nicked themself with a razor knows the struggle.
Thats where a mirror that sits between your legs can come in handy.
If you could see exactly what youre doing, theres less room for accidents.
As Dr. Fleming remembers, its not always easy to tell what youre doing.
My daughter came out of the bathroom and said, theres no hole.
And I told her, no, I can assure you there is, she says.
A lot of people can relate.
Mirrors can also be useful if you use a diaphragm for birth control.
Its pretty cool if you havent seen it before, she says.
Watching yourself can help you learn what exactly you like.
Again, its not always easy to tell what youre doing.
Are you using big circles or small circles?
Are you putting a vibrator directly on your clitoris or keeping a little distance?
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