Since around the 16th century, the word “loose” has been used to describe women of so-called loose morals who cheat on their spouses. Though we can’t say for sure, it would appear that somewhere along the lines the term started to be taken literally, creating this myth that cheating somehow equates to a loose vagina. A lack of sex ed, jealousy and insecurity, and perhaps a sprinkling of misogyny has kept this harmful — not to mention completely inaccurate — theory alive. It’s right up there with the belief that virgins are “tight,” and it’s not true. And there’s no such thing as ‘too loose’