How to Use vaginal in a Sentence

vaginal

adjective
  • The kit can process a urine sample and a swab of the vaginal area.
    — Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2023
  • That actress, her lips pumped and stretched till her face looks raw and vaginal.
    — Rebecca Makkai, Harper's Magazine, 17 Aug. 2021
  • The thin ring stays outside of the body and surrounds the vaginal opening.
    — Zahra Barnes, SELF, 29 Aug. 2019
  • So a pelvic floor exam can happen both through the vaginal walls or the rectal walls.
    — Jayme Cyk, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2023
  • As for vaginal odor, only a strong, fishy smell is a reason for concern.
    — Seventeen.com Editors, Seventeen, 18 Oct. 2018
  • More studies are needed to know how bidet use impacts vaginal health.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Health, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Warm, wet clothing against the vaginal area is a recipe for infection.
    — Claire McCarthy, M.d., Parents, 13 Nov. 2023
  • So what about those claims that sleeping sans underwear will help your vaginal health?
    — Claire Gillespie, SELF, 7 Jan. 2022
  • The idea that seasonal changes could affect vaginal health makes sense — kind of.
    — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 22 Nov. 2020
  • That’s the stuff that causes vaginal yeast infections and oral thrush — not good.
    — Mirel Zaman, refinery29.com, 16 Sep. 2020
  • The open end with the thin ring remains outside of the body and covers the vaginal opening.
    — Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
  • The vaginal ring and cream have also show to help find relief against vaginal dryness.
    — Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Therapies can be given through oral pills, patches or gels on the skin or vaginal rings.
    — Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
  • The friction of the condom rubbing against vaginal or anal tissues can be painful.
    — New York Times, 10 Feb. 2020
  • Your cervical mucus will dry up, which makes the vaginal tract less friendly to sperm.
    — Holly Eagleson, Parents, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The neons all look great together, the vaginal shape is awesome, and her makeup is fun.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The abuse ranged from groping and masturbation to anal, oral and vaginal rape.
    — Marc Levy, The Seattle Times, 14 Aug. 2018
  • What happens to the vaginal microbiome in midlife?
    — Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Down There Wash wasn't just your average vaginal health scam.
    — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 30 Mar. 2021
  • The new vaginal gel, available today from Joylux, could help do just that.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 June 2026
  • This can be due to other menopausal symptoms such as vaginal dryness, mood changes, or sleep issues.
    — Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
  • There’s no connection between the rectal canal and the vaginal pouch.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Health.com, 12 June 2019
  • The first batch of approvals includes both systemic and vaginal products.
    — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
  • And a new ruling on vaginal seeding by a doctor’s group stands to muck up the debate further.
    — Ars Technica, SELF, 27 Oct. 2017
  • Now the vaginal microbiome has gone mainstream.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 May 2026
  • Maybe this language gets them through the shots, the blood work, the vaginal ultrasounds, the meds, the surgeries.
    — Doree Shafrir, The Cut, 25 Apr. 2018
  • The first big surprise was the vaginal ultrasound — on the first day of your period.
    — Paige Stables, Allure, 16 Nov. 2023
  • During vaginal delivery, the pelvic floor needs to be able to lengthen to avoid injury.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2021
  • The ‘cesarean learner’ was now empowered to seek a vaginal birth the next time around.
    — New York Times, 21 July 2021
  • The idea is that vaginal estrogen could help ease common post-birth concerns like swelling and soreness.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 Dec. 2025

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