Female genitalia
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007External Female Genitalia (Vulva)
Mons Veneris - the fatty pad below the abdomen and above the labia. We can say that it’s purpose is to protect the pubic bone during sexual intercourse.
Labia Majora - The outer protective “lips” that are covered with pubic hair. It contains sweat and oil glands that produce a personal, unique scent.
Labia Minora - These are the pink, inner lips of the vulva, protected by la Labia Majora. Their size varies from small, contained within the Labia Majora, but they may bigger, hanging outside the Labia Majora.
Clitoris (clitori for plural) - the small, white or pink oval in the middle of the top Labia Majora, a spongy tissue filled with nerves (8000 nerve fibers - twice than the number in the penis), making it extremely sensitive. The outer part of it is small (an average of 5 mm), but the clitoris is about 16 mm long and it covered by a foreskin similar with the one on a penis.
Urethra - its opening is just below the clitoris and is usually hidden or we are not interested enough to notice it.
The Hymen is the membrane that covers the opening of the vagina and it is the symbol of virginity. It usually is perforated to allow a normal blood flow during menstruation. However, if the perforation is not big enough, surgical procedure is required.
The Perineum is the short portion between the vulva and the anus. This short stretch of skin usually tears during birth and some doctors like to rest assured that the tearing won’t cause too much damage and use the scalpel to tear it artificially.
Internal Female Genitalia
TheVagina goes from the external vagina opening to the cervix - the opening to the uterus. This is where babies come from :P. After developing in the uterus, the baby goes out traveling through the vagina. The average length of this canal (pay attention!) is 3 inches, therefore no man on the planet should feel insecure about his penis size.
On either side of the vagina are the Bartholin’s glands that are responsible with lubricating the Labia Minora. As for the rest of the vagina, the hymen glands that are placed further inside the vagina are responsible with creating a good atmosphere.
G-spot - at first it may be a bit difficult to find, but stimulating this area helps your partner achieve orgasm. It is located on the frontal side of the vagina, usually 4 cm deep, along the Skenes glands, covered by tissue, that’s why you will need to apply pressure in order to stimulate it.
Uterus - this is actually the main reproductive organ because this is where the embryo develops. The inner lining of it expands, providing good conditions for fertilization. A layer of it is shed at the end of every menstrual cycle. Powerful muscles surround it in order to push the baby out during labor.
The Ovaries produce the egg and two sex hormones: estrogen and progesterone. The female body comes “equipped” with 400,000 ova since birth and it will send out for fertilization one every menstrual cycle (or more at a time - explanation for twins, triplets, etc). The egg travels from the ovaries through the Fallopian Tubes for 3-4 fays, this being considered the period when the female is fertile.
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