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Frequent Sex Makes the Vagina Loose: The Myth

Mary S. Cooke
6 min readFeb 16, 2025

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Debunking One of the Oldest and Most Harmful Misconceptions About Women’s Bodies

The myth that frequent sex makes the vagina “loose” has been around for far too long, causing unnecessary shame, insecurity, and misinformation. This outdated belief has been used to judge women, control their choices, and promote damaging stereotypes about female sexuality.

But here’s the truth: the vagina doesn’t permanently stretch or loosen due to sexual activity. The female body is far more resilient and sophisticated than this baseless assumption suggests.

It’s time to ditch the myth and embrace the facts. Let’s dive into the science behind vaginal elasticity, the origins of this damaging misconception, and why it’s time for this lie to die once and for all.

Where Did This Myth Come From?

The idea that a woman’s vagina becomes “loose” after frequent sex is deeply rooted in misogyny, misinformation, and ignorance about female anatomy. But why does this myth persist?

Patriarchal Control Over Female Sexuality

For centuries, societies have placed a woman’s worth on her perceived purity. The idea that a “tight” vagina is proof of virtue has been used to shame, police, and control women’s…

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Mary S. Cooke
Mary S. Cooke

Written by Mary S. Cooke

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