When it comes to vaginal health, knowledge is power. Unfortunately, however, there is a great deal of misinformation out there.

So much of what we learn about vaginas as children — that they shouldn’t smell, that they should stretch out — is not only false, but it can also cause us to experience shame and stress.

Not to worry, here are some vagina health facts that will help you on that journey to good vagina health; now, you can navigate the labyrinth of lies and appreciate your body more.

• The vagina is regarded as a canal that goes from the cervix, to the uterus (bottom part), to the outside body and is 3 to 6 inches long. The vulva is made up of the urethra, labia, clitoris, and vaginal entrance, among other things.

• Only about 18% of vaginal owners claim to achieve orgasm just through penetration. The clitoris is the important orgasmic element for the remaining 80%.

 With these vagina health facts, does it feel like the scales have fallen off your eyes? Well, now you know. So absorb and imbibe them; you need that information for good vagina health.