Vulva

The external genital organs of the female are collectively known as the vulva (also sometimes called the pudenda).

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In human beings this consists of the labia majora and labia minora (while these names translate as "large" and "small" lips, often the "minora" can be larger, and protrude outside the "majora"), clitoris, opening of the urethra (meatus), and the opening of the vagina.

Related Topics:
Human being - Labia - Clitoris - Urethra - Meatus - Vagina

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The main functions involving the vulva are urination, sexual behavior, menstruation, and childbirth.

Related Topics:
Urination - Sexual behavior - Menstruation - Childbirth

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(In common speech, the term "vagina" is often used improperly to refer to the vulva or female genitals generally, even though strictly speaking the vagina is a specific internal structure and the vulva is the exterior genitalia only. Calling the vulva the vagina is akin to calling the mouth the throat.)

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