HAVING A VAGINA CAN BE STRESSFUL. —
WE’RE HERE TO HELP.
MEET THE V FILES
HAVING A VAGINA CAN BE STRESSFUL.
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WE’RE HERE TO HELP. MEET THE V FILES
We believe that there is power in knowledge, especially as it relates to knowledge about your body. That’s why we partnered with Harris Interactive to survey over 1,550 females ages 18-35 on topics related to attitudes and feelings towards the Vagina, Vaginal health, sexual wellness and early intimate experiences.
Vaginal Firsts
Women’s early sexual experiences are a source of anxiety and stress.
1 in 3
reported anxieties around sex / first sexual experience
1 in 4
have experienced stigma / discrimination because of their level of sexual experience
1 in 3
reported anxieties around sex / first sexual experience
1 in 4
have experienced stigma / discrimination because of their level of sexual experience
52%
of women said their first intimate health issue had a negative impact on their emotional health and wellbeing.
52%
of women said their first intimate health issue had a negative impact on their emotional health and wellbeing.
Intimate Insecurities
Vaginal health issues are holding women back and affecting their emotional wellbeing.
1 in 2
say their first intimate health issue had a negative impact on their emotional wellbeing
59%
of 18-24 Gen Z’ers agree that their first Vaginal health concern lowered their confidence
70%
of women agree that their first Vaginal health concern made them feel stressed
51%
of 18-24 Gen Z’ers agree that their first Vaginal health concern made them feel like they had no one they could talk to
1 in 2
say their first intimate health issue had a negative impact on their emotional wellbeing
59%
of 18-24 Gen Z’ers agree that their first Vaginal health concern lowered their confidence
70%
of women agree that their first Vaginal health concern made them feel stressed
51%
of 18-24 Gen Z’ers agree that their first Vaginal health concern made them feel like they had no one they could talk to
41%
of women said that their first intimate health issue made them not want to leave the house
41%
of women said that their first intimate health issue made them not want to leave the house
Annual Anxieties
Women avoid going to the gynecologist because they are worried it will be awkward or embarrassing.
30%
of 18-24 Gen Z’ers who have not ever visited an OBGYN have not done so because they are worried that it will be awkward/ embarrassing
36%
felt comfortable about their first visit to the OBGYN, and this confidence level was lower among those who felt insecure about their intimate area
50%
of 18-24 Gen Z’ers who have visited an OBGYN felt uncomfortable about this first visit
30%
of 18-24 Gen Z’ers who have not ever visited an OBGYN have not done so because they are worried that it will be awkward/ embarrassing
36%
felt comfortable about their first visit to the OBGYN, and this confidence level was lower among those who felt insecure about their intimate area
50%
of 18-24 Gen Z’ers who have visited an OBGYN felt uncomfortable about this first visit
22%
of women have never seen a gynecologist because they worry it will be awkward or embarrassing
22%
of women have never seen a gynecologist because they worry it will be awkward or embarrassing
Misinformation Manifests
Women may think they have a good understanding of their Vagina, but there is a lot they don’t know.
76%
of women perceive themselves to have a good understanding of their intimate areas… BUT
1 in 4
have been unsure of the issue they were experiencing with their female intimate area or how to treat it
25%
of 18-24 Gen Z’ers did not know which products they should use to care for their intimate area on a regular basis
36%
of 18-24 Gen Z’ers relied on the internet to help them find out information about their first Vaginal health concern
76%
of women perceive themselves to have a good understanding of their intimate areas… BUT
1 in 4
have been unsure of the issue they were experiencing with their female intimate area or how to treat it
25%
of 18-24 Gen Z’ers did not know which products they should use to care for their intimate area on a regular basis
36%
of 18-24 Gen Z’ers relied on the internet to help them find out information about their first Vaginal health concern
50%
of women worry their Vagina has a bad odor, so much so, that they avoid having sex because of it
50%
of women worry their Vagina has a bad odor, so much so, that they avoid having sex because of it
Am I Normal?
Women worry about the look and smell of their Vagina, and will avoid having sex because of It.
1 in 4
have felt insecure about their female intimate area or that it was not attractive, a similar proportion feel pressure from the media / porn to look a certain way
56%
worry about whether their intimate area has a bad odor, and around half (49%) say that when worried about this, they avoid having sex
40%
of 18-24 Gen Z’ers who feel unconfident first started to feel this way because they felt pressure from porn or the media
1 in 4
have felt insecure about their female intimate area or that it was not attractive, a similar proportion feel pressure from the media / porn to look a certain way
56%
worry about whether their intimate area has a bad odor, and around half (49%) say that when worried about this, they avoid having sex
40%
of 18-24 Gen Z’ers who feel unconfident first started to feel this way because they felt pressure from porn or the media
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