That may be because, as with many things related to the vagina, much is misunderstood or left up to myth and urban legend. The average vaginal canal is 3 to 6 inches long, or about the length of your hand. For example, if you become sexually aroused, your vaginal canal grows longer. This allows your cervix and uterus to lift up and away from the canal so that penetration will be more comfortable. The vaginal canal undergoes many changes, and no two are same. All of this is normal. And unless you feel any pain or discomfort , everything is likely fine. It could be caused by an underlying condition that makes penetration uncomfortable. You may think uncomfortable penetration is only a side effect from sex with someone who has a penis. For example, you may experience discomfort when trying to insert a tampon, menstrual cup, or sex toy.

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When my boyfriend and I tried to have sex for the first time he couldn't penetrate me even though he was fully erect. I have not had sex before but he has. How could this have happened and how do I overcome it as all sorts of silly ideas are going round in my head! Your hymen is probably still intact, and your boyfriend may be finding that a little difficult to penetrate. And some men lose their erections while trying — or give up — because they are worried about hurting their partners. See a gynaecologist for a checkup and reassurance. Sometimes the hymen is tougher than usual, and a simple procedure can fix that. Be sure to wear a condom next time you attempt intercourse with your boyfriend, as you can become pregnant or contract a sexually transmitted infection — even on the very first time. Put some lubrication on the outside of the condom — and some in your vagina as well, since the anxiety about a first experience may prevent your natural lubrication from occurring. But are you really keen to have intercourse?
Ehhh, not exactly. Well, there are a variety of factors that might be at play. Khalil says. Here are a few common reasons why it may feel as if your vagina is too tight for sex, plus how to find relief. During menopause, your body experiences a drop in estrogen, which can lead to dryness and the thinning of vaginal tissues, the Mayo Clinic explains.
Almost no vagina is too tight for intercourse. Sometimes, however, you have to help prepare a bit more for penetration. In its unaroused state, the vagina is three to four inches long.