Does Your Vag Get Loose When Pregnant?

"The vagina can feel looser, softer and more 'open'," she says. It may also look and feel bruised or swollen. This is normal, and the swelling and openness should start to reduce a few days after your baby's born. Your vagina probably won't return completely to its pre-birth shape, but this shouldn't be a problem.

Does your VAG get tighter when pregnant?

The feeling of vaginal fullness and pressure during pregnancy can make a woman feel as if her vagina is tighter than normal. However, the increase in vaginal lubrication caused by pregnancy may also make a woman's vagina feel more elastic than usual.

What happens to your VAG when pregnant?

It's not unusual for your labia and vagina to appear swollen and feel fuller. The swelling and increased blood flow may also increase your libido and make you feel easily aroused. Hormonal changes and increased blood flow may also cause your vagina and labia to darken and take on a bluish tint.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.