{"id":18493,"date":"2020-11-20T13:17:31","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T12:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=18493"},"modified":"2020-11-20T13:17:31","modified_gmt":"2020-11-20T12:17:31","slug":"friable-cervix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/friable-cervix\/","title":{"rendered":"What Exactly is a Friable Cervix?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re not familiar with what your <\/span>cervix<\/span><\/a> is, often called your lady donut, you\u2019ll be amazed by the wonders this little organ is capable of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The cervix is the gateway from the vagina to the uterus. It helps clean and maintain your <\/span>vaginal flora<\/span><\/a> by secreting <\/span>cervical fluid<\/span><\/a>, keeps bacteria and pathogens away from your uterus, helps in conception by letting sperm through, letting period blood out, and when stimulated, can offer <\/span>mind-blowing orgasms<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As with any other part of the body, things can go awry with it, like in the case of a friable cervix.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Friable Cervix?<\/b><\/p>\n

The world friable literally means easily crumbled. Not exactly a word you want describing your cervix.\u00a0 But that\u2019s what happens when someone is experiencing this condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When the cervix is friable, the cervical tissue is more sensitive than usual, which can cause it to tear and bleed easily when touched.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seeing as vaginas may see a lot of friction, you can see how this ailment can be an uncomfortable, oftentimes painful issue.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are The Symptoms of a Friable Cervix?<\/b><\/p>\n

Knowing what symptoms to look out for can help you determine whether or not you may have a friable cervix, and how to communicate that with your healthcare provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n