In an interview, the singer revealed she spends time searching the internet for information about the effect childbirth has on a woman's body and said she has a phobia of 'big vaginas'
Rihanna says she has a fear of big vaginas Photo: REUTERS/Danny Moloshok
11:11AM BST 13 Oct 2015
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Rihanna has said she Googles childbirth.
More specifically, she Googles the effect that childbirth will have on the size and depth of her vagina.
When asked in an interview with Miranda July for the NY Times, what she looks up online, she said: “I will be sitting around Googling childbirth.
“Childbirth is putting it the not-gross way. I was searching the size
of certain things, and how much they expand, and then what happens
after...”
This doesn't mean she's
pregnant - when July asked, Rihanna stressed she just has a general fear
about post-birth 'big, deep' vaginas.
Artist Miranda July interviewed RihannaDuring the interview, she tried to Google what that fear was called.
She said: “‘Phobia of a big vagina.’ ... ‘Deep.’ ... This is awful. I can’t believe I’m typing this in."
When July asked whether depth was a big concern, Rihanna said: “Trust me, if they can’t feel the end, it’s like, Cannonball!”
There doesn’t seem to be a specific name for this phobia, but to calm Rihanna’s fears, here’s some advice from the NHS website on what happens to a woman’s body after childbirth.
Rihanna has a phobia of big vaginas Photo: AP“The vagina can feel looser, softer and more ‘open’. It may also look and feel bruised or swollen. This is normal, and the swelling and openness should start to reduce a few days after your baby is born.
“Your vagina will probably not return completely to its pre-birth shape, but this shouldn’t be a problem. If you’re worried, talk to your health visitor or GP.”
It recommends a number of pelvic floor exercises and says that soreness in the area can improve within six to 12 weeks of giving birth.
Rihanna, take note.