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Tasty Treats!
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 by
Shana Duthie
All women that I know personally and those whom I have met and
chatted with have at one time wondered if their genitalia are normal. Is my
vagina too big?, are my lips too long? do I smell bad? — the list goes on.
The purpose of this article is to address some of these issues and to help put
those of us who are self-conscious about our genitalia and its appearance at
rest.
The Female Anatomy
Once we are past puberty, it is assumed that we know what our genital area
looks like and how it functions. I have found in my experience that not all
women are comfortable with their genitalia. Somehow our private parts seem so
mysterious; perhaps because our genitalia is hidden, whereas a man's is so
prevalent outside of his body. For those of you "in the know," the
following can be considered a "refresher course", and for those of
you who did not pay attention in health or biology class you may learn
something new. If we know the parts of our anatomy and their functions, then it
is easier to devise ways to bring them pleasure—which is what
LadyBliss.com is all about.
The following is a list of the major components of a woman's genitalia:
 Vulva
Mons veneris
Labia majora
Labia minora
Clitoris
 Corpora
Cavernosa
Prepuce
Vestibule
Urethral
opening
Vaginal
opening
The external female organs are collectively called the vulva, not to be
mistaken with "Volvo"! The vulva consists of the mons veneris, labia majora,
labia minora, clitoris, and the vagina.
The mons veneris is a fatty deposit (doesn't that sound sexy) located over the
pubis bone above the clitoris and below the belly button. The mons veneris
helps to cushion the pubis bone for the woman and man during sexual
intercourse, otherwise we would both be bony. This area is usually covered with
pubic hair after puberty. The pubic hair helps to catch and retain the female
secretions during sexual intercourse to aid in lubrication, so therefore, if
you dare to go bare, your secretions are going to be running...
The labia majora are the outer lips of the vulva and vary in shape and size
from woman to woman and can even be two different sizes on each side. This is
normal and is what makes each woman unique. The word labia means "lips" in
Latin. The function of the labia majora is to protect the inside parts of the
vulva, such as the labia minora, urethra and the clitoris. The labia majora may
become engorged when aroused.
The labia minora are inside the labia majora and surround the vagina and start
at the clitoral hood. These can also be of varying sizes depending upon the
woman and vary in color from a soft pink to a soft brownish/black and a range
of colors in between. These parts are extremely sensitive. During sexual
stimulation the labia minor become swollen with blood causing them to thicken
and become darker.
The sexual organ whose only known function is to receive and transmit sexual
pleasure belongs to women...it is the clitoris. The penis on the other hand has
functions other than pleasure, but like the penis the clitoris becomes erect
when aroused. The clitoris is located below the mons veneris and above the
labia minora. Inside of the clitoris, aside from the many nerve endings, are
two corpora cavernosa. The corpora cavernosa are sponge-like tissues that swell
with blood, which causes the clitoris to become engorged when aroused. A hooded
fold of skin called the prepuce protects the clitoris. The clitoris has 8,000
nerve endings in it making it to sensitive to touch directly for some women and
can also cause it to become numb from direct stimulation from a vibrator.
Urine passes through the urethral opening. It is located above the vaginal
opening and below the clitoris, between the labia minora. It can be hard to
spot so look directly below your clitoris if you are having a hard time finding
it. Contrary to some people's beliefs, we do not pee through our vaginas
(although sometimes it can appear that way)!
The vaginal opening is what connects a woman's outer sexual parts, the vulva,
with her inner reproductive organs, the cervix and the uterus. The vagina is
also where we allow that penis to go, if we feel like it, during sex. This is
also where we lucky women get to bear our children.
Vaginal Discharge
The discharge from the vagina varies from woman to woman and will vary in
consistency and odor during different times of the month. Many women are
disturbed by this but in general terms, unless the discharge is spotted with
blood, is greenish in hue, smells terrible or makes you itch, it is probably
normal.
The pH balance of a vagina is acidic and this discourages infections. The
healthy vagina uses discharged secretions to cleanse and regulate itself and
thus interference with this delicate balance such as douching can set up an
environment in the vagina that is optimal for infections.
Some women worry that if they don't seem "wet", their partner may not think
they are aroused. Menopause, hormonal changes, birth control medications, and
other normal factors may cause some women to experience thick or minimized
discharge, which may cause painful intercourse. Don't be afraid to use a
lubricant—it's a great way to make sure you both have a good time.
Other women have the opposite concern—lots of discharge!
The bottom line is that vaginal discharge is perfectly normal and healthy and
is what keeps your vagina ready for pleasure. If you think your discharge isn't
normal, see your doctor for an evaluation.
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