Abstract: The self-retaining vaginal retractor comprises an inverted-U-shaped slotted base plate. A top and pair of cooperating side vagina retracting blades are selectively, removably and adjustably secured to the base plate. Each blade comprises a curved tongue portion and an integral slotted handle portion. The blades are secured by adjustably tensionable fasteners extending through the slots. The blades are adjustable both horizontally and vertically. An optional bag is selectively removably secured to snap fasteners mounted on the base. The bag comprises a top portion and a pair of side portions coinciding with the base. A lower portion extends downward from the side portions defining a pouch to hold the blades and fasteners, and catch debris and fluid. Preferably, the fastener comprises a carriage bolt indexed to a slot in the base, extending through a slot in a blade handle and a wing nut.