Exterior Female Genital Organs

The external female genital organs, also known as the vulva, consist of the following parts: the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, urethra, and the vaginal opening. The mons pubis is the rounded area of fatty tissue covered with pubic hair that is located over the pubic bone. The labia majora are the two outer folds of skin that contain fatty tissue and pubic hair. The labia minora are the two inner folds of skin that are located between the labia majora. The clitoris is a small, sensitive organ located at the top of the vulva. It is composed of spongy tissue that contains thousands of nerve endings and is highly sensitive to stimulation. The urethra is the tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. The vaginal opening is the opening of the vagina, through which menstrual blood and other fluids exit the body. The vulva also contains glands that produce lubrication to make sexual activity more comfortable and pleasurable. These glands are called Bartholin's glands and Skene's glands. The vulva is an important part of a woman’s body and provides many functions. It is the entrance of the vagina and serves as the opening for menstrual blood and other fluids to exit the body. The vulva is also highly sensitive and contains many nerve endings that can provide sexual pleasure.