How well do you know your V-zone?

Vulva.. Vagina.. What’s the difference? Test your V-zone knowledge with a simple quiz!

For women and girls worldwide, periods are a monthly reality. And yet, most people still feel really awkward when talking about vaginas! There is so much more to the vagina than many of us realise. For example, when a lot of people say vagina, they could actually be referring to the vulva. Wait, what? The vagina is not… the vagina?

To find out the difference between the vagina and vulva, take the quiz and find out how much you actually know about your V-zone.

1. Vagina is the muscular tube that extends from the _________ to the _________.

a. cervix to the vulva

b. labia to the hymen

c. cervix to the uterus

Answer:

The vagina runs from the cervix to the vulva via the vaginal opening. The vagina is elastic, with a soft, flexible lining that provides lubrication and sensation. The vulva and labia form the entrance, and the cervix of the uterus goes into the vagina.

2. Vulva is the correct name for the ____________ parts of the female genitalia.

a. internal

b. external

Answer:

When people refer to the vulva, they might have mistakenly called it the vagina. The vulva includes all the external parts and the surrounding tissue.

3. Labia majora is also known as _________________.

a. the outer lips

b. the inner lips

Answer:

Labia majora is also known as the outer lips. These are the first things you see, and hair grows on them naturally.

4. The urethra is a small opening where your urine comes out. It is right below the _________.

a. labia majora

b. labia minora

c. clitoris

Answer:

The urethra is located right below the clitoris. It's hard to see, and you can't really feel anything there. Many young women think that the clitoris is actually the urethra, but it’s not.

5. The skin on your V-zone is a delicate area with a sensitive pH balance, so it’s important to care for it with gentle intimate products.

True False

Answer:

True! Using products like scented soap can irritate the skin on your V-zone and upset the vagina’s sensitive pH balance! Just wash it regularly with water, and use a gentle, intimate wash that’s V-zone friendly with the right pH. Remember to stay away from harsh fragrances!

Want to read up on how to care for your V-zone? Get more info on intimate care washes here.

6. The cervix is the part of your uterus that extends into the __________.

a. vagina

b. vulva

c. clitoris

Answer:

The cervix is the part of your uterus that extends into the vagina. It's where your gynaecologist takes a sample from for a Pap smear (a test to check whether there are any cancerous cells on your cervix). It's also the part that opens up before a person gives birth.

7. The vagina is a self-cleaning organ.

True False

Answer:

Yup, that’s right. The vagina is a self-cleaning organ, as it produces natural fluids, or discharge to flush out bad bacteria and maintain healthy pHs. Just remember girls, you can clean the external part (vulva), but never the inside of your vagina! Find out more about intimate discharge here.

8. You cannot exercise your vagina.

True False

Answer:

Have you heard of Kegel exercises? It’s exercises for vaginas, since it is surrounded by muscles that you can flex and strengthen. Did you know - you can do the Kegels anytime and anywhere!