I am getting to love my vagina; I think it's beautiful. Of course, most of us women are not taught to believe that. Society has falsely made us feel as though our bodies have to meet certain expectations in order to be considered beautiful. Hence, here are reasons why I've come to love my vagina:

1. I have a clitoris. My clitoris gives me pleasure and makes me feel so happy -- as if I own the world. Most importantly, I get to have orgasms because of my clitoris. My clitoris has about 8000 sensory nerve endings, which is twice the amount in a penis.

2. I can dress it up in whatever I want. I can wear cotton, lace, and latex panties that come in a range of different colors.

3. I can get turned on in public. If I do, you'll never know.

4. My vagina has layers. My vagina is mysterious and has a lot of passages. It requires effort and patience to be able to look at and discover parts of my vagina because it is hidden away in folds.

5. My vagina is beautiful. My vagina is like no other. It has its own shape, size, color and smell. It is unique.

6. My vagina is my temple. My vagina is mine, my very own possession. No one can enjoy it except those I allow.

To all women out there, whether you have fat, thin, white, pink, small or big vaginas, you are all beautiful. Vaginas are supposed to be cozy and warm, and there is nothing wrong with them. I am still trying to love my very own vagina and understand its beauty. I do, however, know that my vagina is not meant to be mocked or taken advantage of by anyone.