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The walls of the vagina have several layers (see Figure 3-3). The first is the mucosa, or vaginal lining. The mucosa is very thick and has many folds. It responds to the woman’s hormonal changes by secreting various types of fluids. Under the mucosa are a muscular layer and a layer of connective tissue (the adventitia) that are rich in blood.

Illustration by Kathryn Born

FIGURE 3-3: Lubricating fluids and an enveloping fullness come from the vaginal walls to enhance sexual pleasure.

Beneath the vagina, on the pelvic floor, are other muscles that are responsible for keeping the vagina elevated, tight, and firm. Women can do Kegel exercises, which I talk about in Chapter 12, to help tone these muscles.

Speaking of working out, sometimes when a woman exercises or has intercourse, the action can force air into the vagina. When the woman changes position, the air goes back out, producing a sound as if she were passing gas. This occurrence is common and shouldn’t cause any embarrassment.