This International Women’s Day, JWB & Vivan Hospital pledged to shun the sex taboo and, and gave a platform to the estrogen beings of the city to open up about their sexual health and queries related.

In the last two days, Dr. Saatiish Jhuntrraa, of Vivaan Hospital, answered Jaipur women’s mischievous questions and queries on vaginal hygiene.

Well, JWB email was bombarded with the queries of Jaipur women. Here’re their responses by Dr. Vinita Jhuntrraa.

Q1. I have been married for six years now. I feel a lot of pain during sex, and so I have started avoiding it. Does it happen to every girl? What could be the reason?

Dr. Vinita: Experiencing pain during your first few sexual intercourse sessions is normal. But, it’s clear that you have been having sex for a long time now. You may be suffering from ‘Vaginismus’, a  physical or psychological condition that makes sexual encounter painful for the woman. The reason can be asserted only after examination and must be treated.

Q2. Will too much sex stretch out of my vagina?

Dr. Vinita: After years and with age, it may get loosened up a bit. We advise all the females to practice Kegel Exercises after marriage. It makes your vagina strong and keeps it tight. At Vivan Hospital too, one can learn Kegel Exercises.

Q3. I feel lethargic after sex, but my husband insists I wash my vaginal area. Is it necessary to pee and clean every time I have sex?

Dr. Vinita: No, the vagina is a self-cleaning organ. So, it is not compulsory to wash it each time after sex. In fact, if the woman is trying to conceive, we recommend not cleaning it or pee.

Q4. I am pregnant. Is it safe to have sex? If yes, are there any positions I should avoid?

Dr. Vinita: Of course, it’s safe. Pregnant women can have sex until their eight months. You should avoid the positions in which you feel uncomfortable or strain on the stomach.

Q5.  My vaginal area gets dry during sex. Suggest some lubricants that can be used.

Dr. Vinita: V-moist is a safe lubricant. Always use water-based gel lubricants. And, avoid using Vaseline or any oil for lubrication as they are not effective much and may get dry after a while.

Q6. I feel I’m allergic to condoms as I get rashes which make my vagina itchy. What should I do?

Dr. Vinita: Many women are allergic to condoms. You can opt for other forms of contraceptives except the morning after pills.

Q7. Can I get STDs from masturbation? And, my friends say that masturbation makes sex less pleasurable. Is it true?

Dr. Vinita: No, one cannot get STDs from masturbating and no, masturbations doesn’t affect sex in any way. Masturbation is a self-pleasuring practice, and there’s no harm in it. In fact, it helps you to know understand your body better.

Q8. I have read so much about multiple orgasms. Is it a myth? If not, how can I experience it?

Dr. Vinita: No, it’s not a myth. Every woman can have multiple orgasms. You have to appreciate and build a body-mind connection for it. One needs to consult a sexologist, to fully understand and learn the art of achieving it. You may contact Vivan Hospital for further information.

Q9. Is it true that menstruation cycle gets synced with the other girls and women you stay with every day?

Dr. Vinita: No, it’s a complete myth. It may be just a matter of co-incidence or psychological effect. But there’s no truth in this.

Well, if you have any other questions, write to us at . We’ll keep your identity anonymous. If you want to ask the Doctor directly, visit Vivan Hospital’s online consultancy.