vulvae
External female organs
Vulvae is the Latin plural of vulva, the external female genitalia.
English uses both vulvae and vulvas as plurals, with vulvas more common in everyday speech and vulvae appearing in medical or anatomical contexts: The textbook described vulvae across different species.
Vulvar skin folds
- clitorisFemale genital erectile tissue
- vestibuleEnclosed space between doors
- perineumArea between genitals, anus
- Bartholin's glandsVulvar glands secreting lubricant
Skene's glands · hymen · prepuce · mucosa · epithelium · frenulum · commissure · glans
Capacity for reproduction
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
menstrual cycle · childbirth · postpartum · menarche · menopause · lubrication · arousal · parturition
Innate erotic drive
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
- orgasmPeak sexual pleasure
- erogenousSexually sensitive to touch
intimacy · stimulation · foreplay · sensation · desire · sensitivity · engorgement
Instruction about human reproduction
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- reproductive rightsBodily autonomy in family planning
- contraceptionPregnancy prevention measures
- STI preventionBlocking intimate disease spread
safe sex · body positivity · destigmatization · self-examination · menstrual health · hygiene
Female reproductive medicine
- pelvic examInternal reproductive organ inspection
- HPV vaccineImmunization against papillomavirus
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- lichen sclerosusInflammatory skin thinning disease
vaginismus · colposcopy · speculum · oncology · dermatology · pathology · screening
labia
Vulvar skin folds
- clitorisFemale genital erectile tissue
- vestibuleEnclosed space between doors
- perineumArea between genitals, anus
Bartholin's glands · Skene's glands · hymen · prepuce · mucosa · epithelium · frenulum · commissure · glans
fertility
Capacity for reproduction
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
progesterone · menstrual cycle · childbirth · postpartum · menarche · menopause · lubrication · arousal · parturition · hormonal
libido
Innate erotic drive
erogenous · intimacy · stimulation · foreplay · sensation · desire · sensitivity · engorgement
sex education
Instruction about human reproduction
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- reproductive rightsBodily autonomy in family planning
- contraceptionPregnancy prevention measures
STI prevention · safe sex · body positivity · destigmatization · self-examination · menstrual health · hygiene
gynecology
Female reproductive medicine
- pelvic examInternal reproductive organ inspection
- HPV vaccineImmunization against papillomavirus
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
lichen sclerosus · vaginismus · colposcopy · speculum · oncology · dermatology · pathology · screening
vulvaepenises
Male reproductive organs
male genitalia · testes · scrota · phalluses · phalli
vulvaeuteri
Fetal development organs
ovaries · fallopian tubes · cervices · internal organs · wombs