vaginal
adjective
vag·i·nal
ˈva-jə-nᵊl 
1
: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina
2
: of or relating to a theca
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This kit comes with The Full Monty body oil, Vag of Honor vaginal moisturizer, and Evening Wear night cream.
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Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 July 2025
Lowering the risk of endometrial hyperplasia by regulating vaginal pH
Promoting calcium absorption, which can protect the bones from osteopenia and osteoporosis
Reducing the risk of breast cancer
In healthy people, probiotics are usually safe and well tolerated.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
The good news is, experts like Dr. Mitchell are also optimistic about vaginal probiotics—future research could help unlock their potential to tweak our vaginal ecosystem for the better.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 7 July 2025
The researchers suggest this may be because emergency deliveries expose infants to natural stress hormones and maternal vaginal bacteria, which play a role in immune system development.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 July 2025
Lowering the risk of endometrial hyperplasia by regulating vaginal pH
Promoting calcium absorption, which can protect the bones from osteopenia and osteoporosis
Reducing the risk of breast cancer
In healthy people, probiotics are usually safe and well tolerated.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
The good news is, experts like Dr. Mitchell are also optimistic about vaginal probiotics—future research could help unlock their potential to tweak our vaginal ecosystem for the better.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 7 July 2025
The researchers suggest this may be because emergency deliveries expose infants to natural stress hormones and maternal vaginal bacteria, which play a role in immune system development.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for vaginal
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“Vaginal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaginal. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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vaginal
1 of 2 adjective
va·gi·nal
ˈvaj-ən-ᵊl, sometimes və-ˈjī-nᵊl
1
2
a
: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina
vaginal discharge
vaginal infection
b
: occurring through the birth canal
a vaginal delivery
a vaginal birth
vaginal
2 of 2 noun
: a vaginal anatomical part (as a muscle)
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