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Since the beginning of patriarchal time, men have policed women's voices, rights, bodies, and sexual identities.

You can imagine of course, that there have been many false belief systems that even some women still subscribe to. This piece will address and debunk five of the major misconceptions about the female form and psyche.

The Vagina is Pussy Power Personified

Our vaginas do not get "worn out" after multiple partners, or even pregnancy. The muscles in the vaginal walls are more elastic and stronger than most men think. Our vaginal walls are made up of folded muscle tissues that are elastic just like that of a rubberband, and snaps right back into place after naturally allocating enough space to be penetrated by a penis. The vagina functions in the same way as it prepares to expand and push an entire baby out of its canal.

There are plenty of factors that determine the strength of the muscles in the vagina. This includes a combination of the internal structure of vaginal lining and the outer structures, known as the pelvic floor. Other contributing factors to the elasticity of the vagina could be injury or hormones.

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