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Sex Myths That Need to Die: What Women Really Want You to Know

Mary S. Cooke
6 min readFeb 16, 2025

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Unlearning the Lies: The Truth About Women’s Sexuality

Sexual myths have been around for centuries, shaping perceptions, fueling insecurities, and distorting the reality of women’s sexual experiences. Misinformation leads to shame, unrealistic expectations, and a lack of proper communication in relationships. It’s time to dismantle these ridiculous myths once and for all and replace them with facts that empower, not oppress.

Here are some of the most absurd sex myths women want you to stop believing — along with the truth that will set you (and your relationships) free.

Myth #1: Frequent Sex Makes the Vagina Loose

🚫 The Lie: The more a woman has sex, the “looser” she becomes.

✅ The Truth: The vagina is not a plastic bag — it’s a highly elastic, muscular organ designed to expand and contract. It stretches during penetration and childbirth but returns to its natural shape afterward.

  • Vaginal elasticity is affected by aging and childbirth, not by the number of partners a woman has.
  • Kegel exercises can strengthen vaginal muscles, but a so-called “loose” vagina is not a sign of excessive sexual activity.

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Mary S. Cooke
Mary S. Cooke

Written by Mary S. Cooke

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